LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Vote ‘yes’ on proposition 1 for South Whidbey schools

Editor, On Feb. 9, registered voters in the South Whidbey School District have the opportunity to support their school system by voting “yes” on the replacement maintenance and operations levy. There are a number of reasons why we should pass this levy. First, it is not a tax increase. This levy will merely replace the expiring levy that we passed two years ago. Second, it will provide much needed money to help maintain the school’s physical plant. It will also augment funding for instructional costs such as classroom supplies and it will help offset losses in state funding.

February 3, 2016 10:00 am

Editor,

On Feb. 9, registered voters in the South Whidbey School District have the opportunity to support their school system by voting “yes” on the replacement maintenance and operations levy.

There are a number of reasons why we should pass this levy. First, it is not a tax increase. This levy will merely replace the expiring levy that we passed two years ago. Second, it will provide much needed money to help maintain the school’s physical plant. It will also augment funding for instructional costs such as classroom supplies and it will help offset losses in state funding.

We all know that the education of our youth is the key to the future. Our schools are struggling financially and they need our help now more than ever to provide that education.

Vote “yes” on Proposition 1 — Replacement Maintenance and Operation Levy.

GHERRY J. TAYLOR

Freeland