THOUSAND OAKS — The Ventura County Young Republicans, the local chapter of the Young Republicans Federated of California, voted Thursday night at their membership meeting to oppose Propositions 1A thru 1F that are on the May 19, 2009 Special Election ballot.

Ventura County Young Republicans Chairman Matt Hewitt had the following remarks:

“I am glad to see that the general membership of our organization agrees with the sentiment of most Republican organizations in California that the backroom deal negotiated by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is not the best plan for California’s economy.

As the leader of an organization of young professionals, many of whom are trying to start and to develop lasting careers in Ventura County, I am concerned that the passage of the excessive tax increases in Proposition 1A would make it more difficult for the young people of Ventura County to find jobs.”

The Ventura County Young Republicans is the volunteer organization that represents Republicans aged 18 to 40 in Ventura County.