Build on prosperity

This February, Spokane Valley residents will have an opportunity to help build upon the growing prosperity of our Valley community with a yes vote for our schools.

Speaking only as private citizens and longtime business owners, we have seen the value of careful spending for infrastructure development including good roads for commerce, common-sense regulation and public safety priorities. All are important to encourage and entice new business, job growth and families to Spokane Valley.

However, equally important infrastructure is having innovative, relevant and safe schools along with careful stewardship of taxpayer dollars. Spokane Valley school districts strive for this daily. Doing ever more with less, they seek creative solutions, develop cost-effective partnerships across boundaries, repurpose old buildings over new and make-do.

But now, the need is too great. The world is fiercely competitive; one city, one state or one region versus another. Companies select locations mindful of school districts for an educated workforce and family livability, as well as their bottom line. Please help our community move forward with yes votes for Central Valley and West Valley schools, and for our children and our future.

Dean and Elizabeth Grafos

Spokane Valley