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Added cost worth it

Wed., Feb. 2, 2011

At first, I was going to vote no on the Central Valley school bond because money is tight. Then I got this yellow postcard that had a tone of hysteria and no names of the authors. That made me want to learn more.

I found out that my taxes would go up and that I would have to pay almost an extra $15 per month. I also found out that attracting new business to the area requires a labor pool of well-educated people, good schools and safe neighborhoods. We need more jobs here, so I changed my mind. I will cut back on eating out and desserts to save $15 a month. Instead I am going to vote yes on the CV school bonds.

Margaret Mortz

Spokane Valley

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