That's one of the options the board will consider, yes, but there are a number of other options that the board would explore.

I think it's reasonable for people to expect that the district will be talking to its unions during current and upcoming negotiations about salaries and benefits in the context of its budget deficit.

We're asking the board to adopt both. In adopting the minimum plan, they direct us to work full-speed ahead.

The [survey] scores will dictate who gets the bid.

The construction of the memorial and memorial museum will begin in early 2006 and conclude by Sept. 11, 2009, ... rest assured, we will not let one person, one entity or one constituency prevent us from fulfilling this solemn obligation.

If we earn less, we receive a lower Social Security payment in retirement. Any proposals that cut retirement benefits will disproportionately hurt gay people.