Local Education Group To Deliver Petition To House Speaker Larry Cretul's Office

OCALA- Local education group Marions United for Public Education will deliver over 500 petitions to Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul’s office on State Road 200 in Ocala. The “Save Our Schools” petition urges all of Marion County’s representatives in Tallahassee to generate new revenues rather than cutting funding to public education to balance Florida’s budget.

Who: Members of Marions United for Public Education – parents, teachers, students, and concerned citizens. Learn more at our website: http://www.MarionsUnited.org

What: Delivery of more than 500 “Save Our Schools” petitions.

When: Wednesday April 8, 2009, 4:00pm. Note: Spokespersons for Marions United will be available in advance of the petition delivery. Please contact Ray Seaman at the number above if you’re interested.

Where: Florida House Speaker Larry Cretul’s District Office: 6911 SW State Road 200 Ocala

Why: To urge Speaker Cretul and Marion County’s representatives in Tallahassee that the people of Marion County are against cuts to public education.

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Marions United for Public Education is a local, grassroots group of concerned teachers, parents, students, and citizens in Marion County, Florida who want a strong and effective public education system.

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