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Good investments

Sun., Feb. 8, 2015

Support for public schools is an investment in children, an investment in your neighborhood and an investment in our community. Today’s fast-paced world requires an agile mind to keep pace. A good education is a necessity for kids to make good decisions today and to be prepared for tomorrow’s workforce.

Well-maintained school facilities are safe, efficient and an asset to any neighborhood in terms of home values and housing sales. Finally, a strong public school system defines a community’s value system and is a requirement for retaining and attracting employers. Please support Spokane Public Schools’ operations levy and construction bond. They’re good investments.

Mike Livingston

Spokane

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