Consensus Meeting Result
Next Steps on 1% County Sales Tax
At the Feb. 25 Consensus Meeting, League members considered whether or not to take a public position on the 1% County School Facilities Sales Tax, which will be on the April 1 ballot. Our discussion focused on whether or not there was need for additional revenue for school facilities at this time, whether the county school districts had considered all funding options, and whether the sales tax increase proposed in the ballot referendum was the optimal solution.
After evaluating the information available and sharing a range of perspectives, we reached consensus on a public position encouraging a “yes” vote on the referendum.
Next steps include statements of support for a “yes” vote be publicized in future News Blasts, The Voter, our Facebook page, Instagram, and our website; Letters to the Editor (LTEs) representing the LWVMC from Jana Edge (Study Lead) and Faith Russell (Issues and Advocacy Director); encouragement of member LTEs written as private citizens, and a Statement of Support to be shared with community partners.
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