In sharp contrast to last week’s tense Programs Finance Committee budget hearings that caused anger and confusion among several groups, Monday’s meeting satisfied most associations, with the ASUO receiving an allocation of $228,056­ the amount requested.
The PFC approved the budgets for six groups, which received allocations close to their requests, while the Korean Student Association was de-funded because it failed to appear at its budget hearing.
ASUO members spoke about the organization’s campaigns this year, which include Voter Registration, the Special Party Fee Ordinance, and Renter’s Rights.
“This is a very sustainable and successful program,” ASUO President Jay Breslow said.
The Co-op Family Center received the highest percentage increase of about 24 percent, which will mainly go towards teacher benefits.
“I think it’s imperative we have services like this for student parents,” PFC member Lawrence Gillespie said.
PFC Chair Mary Elizabeth Madden said 10 groups have appealed so far and she expects about 15-20 to appeal overall.