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oldfart73

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2. While the goal may be laudable, I disagree with these taxing authorities set by referendums.

Reply to RandySF (Original post)

Mon Aug 19, 2024, 09:18 PM

Aug 2024

from the article::::: An operational referendum provides school districts additional, voter approved, tax levy authority.

https://www.bangor.k12.wi.us/page/operational-referendum-information-2024

While the goal may be laudable, I disagree with these taxing authorities set by referendums. Every taxing authority should be set by one entity, City council/commission or whatever. If you have 3 extra taxing authorities and each one increases your taxes by 3%, each one can say: well we did not increase your taxes by 9%. It is a matter of accountability. I would prefer one taxing authority that is accountable.

The schools and other purposes should go through the one entity.

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Bangor School District to put recurring operational referendum on November ballot [View all] RandySF Aug 2024 OP

Sad....we need large population centers (for ME) support education. You don't attract business OAITW r.2.0 Aug 2024 #1

While the goal may be laudable, I disagree with these taxing authorities set by referendums. oldfart73 Aug 2024 #2