Trouble in Sacramento - News from CORVA

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Trouble in Sacramento!

Governor Brown has terminated the appointment of Daphne Greene, who has served as Deputy Director of the OHV Division of State Parks effective January 1, 2012. Governor Jerry Brown's appointee has not yet been announced, but the decision could have long lasting negative effects for off road access, including the loss for family recreation throughout California at all the State Vehicle Recreation Areas (SVRA) located statewide. The State's OHMVR trust fund has been in peril since the state siphoned $10 million received from the gas tax from its budget before it could reach the trust earlier this year, and plans for a continued removal of those funds will continue indefinitely.

The State has a long history of borrowing millions from the OHMVR trust every year, monies that are needed for acquisitions and improvements. The California OHMVR program's annual budget of $85 million comes from primarily gas tax revenues with only about 20% coming from the Green/Red Sticker Program. With the loss of Daphne Greene - a longtime strong OHV ally - all the OHV programs - both the SVRA programs and the Grant Programs - stand to be eliminated. Jerry Brown has not been a supporter of any OHV programs and seeks to aide his ailing budget by closing the entire OHV program.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

1. Call, write or email your STATE Senator and Legislator immediately. Tell them how important the California Off Highway Vehicle programs are to you and your family. Mention the State facilities and areas that you use and how important they are to your family, or business if that applies.

2. Write, call or email Governor Jerry Brown with the same information. Express how Daphne Greene was a champion for the off road access community. (We will NOT change the fact that she has lost her job, but he may consider replacing her with someone who will look favorably on the OHV programs.)

3. Be prepared for CORVA to lead a legal challenge in case we have to force the State to abide by the law, and keep the OHV programs going.

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