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It’s too much money

Sun., Feb. 5, 2012

The Spokane School District says its levy is not a new tax, but how can they say that when this tax will cost me $4.94 per $1,000 of what my house is worth? On a $120,000 home, it would save me about $50 on my house payment each month if this levy doesn’t pass.

Teachers continually complain that the parents are not involved with the schools. Could it be that the school district is asking for too much money, and parents have to work two jobs just to pay this levy? Next time someone has a hard time making their house payment, or a kid goes to bed hungry, we will know why: Spokane school district!

Jeremy Dean

Spokane

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