Home life affects future

Sun., Oct. 31, 2010

This November, with Proposition 1, the Spokane Children’s Investment Fund, Spokane residents will have the opportunity to vote in favor of helping local Spokane children.

As a pediatric physician serving Spokane for almost a decade, I have seen too many adolescents fail to graduate from high school. Many of these young adults lack a supportive home environment, which greatly contributes to success in school. Sadly, this can be the beginning of a life dependent on social services.

This small tax can support our children who are at risk. Because the money from this fund will stay local and be controlled by a local committee, we will see more of our children succeed, and our community will see a long-term payoff with many positive ripple effects. I hope we all can vote yes on Proposition 1 for a better future for Spokane.

Carl Garabedian

Spokane

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