In fact, the effective tax rate is only 5.96 mills. Passage of this levy will help maintain a strong educational system for our children. The money generated is used for operating expenses. During my 23 years of selling real estate, it has been very clear that the school system is one of, if not the main, determinant for where people choose to live. Even those people who do not have children consider the strength of the schools because of its effect on the resale value of their home.
Strong schools benefit all homeowners.
Please join me in supporting Issue 102. Our children are counting on us. Because of term limits, Grace Drake, who has served our communities well, is vacating her state Senate seat. Elizabeth Kelley is very qualified to fill that vacancy and has the enthusiasm and education to fulfill the needs of our communities. Kelley understands the issues that are most important to all of us, including education, health care and balancing economic growth while preserving our open spaces.