BERNSON WILL ASK COUNCIL TO PUSH FOR CSUN FOOTBALL.Byline: Harrison Sheppard Staff Writer Supporters of the CSUN CSUN California State University Northridge football program - threatened with elimination next year for budgetary reasons - appealed Tuesday to the Los Angeles City Council  The Los Angeles City Council is the governing body of the City of Los Angeles, California, United States. for help in their battle with the university
administration.
While the council has no jurisdiction over the state educational institution, Councilman Hal Bernson Hal Bernson served as Los Angeles City Councilman for the 12th district. He was chair of the Transportation Committee. Prior to being on the City Council, he served in the Navy. Preceded by Robert M. gave the boosters what they were looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. - a statement of support and a proposed nonbinding request for the California State University, Northridge CSUN offers a variety of programs leading to bachelor's degrees in 61 fields and master's degrees in 42 fields. The university has over 150,000 alumni. It's also home to a summer musical theater/theater program known as TADW (TeenAge Drama Workshop) that leads teenagers through an , administration to continue the program. ``I think it's a great university and it deserves to have a continued football program,'' Bernson said. ``I would hope the chancellors and (trustees) ... will listen to what the people are saying and reconsider the pressure they put on the president to discontinue this program. It's important we continue to have this program in our community.'' Bernson has two daughters who attended CSUN and has attended football games there. He said he plans to introduce a resolution today asking the administration to keep the football program. On Oct. 1, CSUN athletic director Dick Dull recommended cutting football due to a growing deficit. The operating budget for football is $1.3 million a year. CSUN president Jolene Koester is expected to make a decision by Nov. 22. Bernson's statements came after some 30 supporters appealed to the council for help. ``A school of this size and of this influence, in one of the largest, most dynamic cities in the world, is worthy of a Division I athletic program and a Division I football program,'' said CSUN football coach Jeff Kearin. ``The city of Los Angeles
Valley, southern California, U.S. Northwest of central Los Angeles, the valley is bounded by the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica mountains and the Simi Hills. are certainly worthy of the same.'' Kearin presented a report to Koester on Tuesday, outlining a plan to increase revenues. ``She looked at it and said she's got a decision to make,'' Kearin said. ``She didn't really discuss which way she's going.'' Staff Writer Jill Painter contributed to this report. |
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