ENOUGH IS ENOUGH
1. Property Taxes Are Rising—Even Without a Rate Increase Superintendent Matthews says the tax rate hasn’t gone up, but that’s misleading. Property values keep rising, which means taxes do too. The school board now expects $4–8 million more than last year. Documents show over $5 million of that is from increased property taxes. Their budget messaging hides the full picture. 2. The Petition Is Legal and Necessary We’re not claiming the board raised the tax rate. Matthews is technically...