Armed with a swelling budget surplus, GOPers are proposing a phase out of the local portion of school property taxes.
Republicans deserve praise for proposing such a bold step.
It has been frustrating to see badly needed building and remodeling projects in Red Clay, Colonial and other districts voted down. At the same time, we have some concerns. It is clear that the law of unintended consequences has to be taken into account. It is clear that the hunt for dollars is under way, with New Castle County and Wilmington pressing for revenue sharing. The costs of development can be quickly passed along to buyers of new homes.