Re: Levy Timing

[Tom Lamar <lamar@pcei.org>]

Walter,

I think what people mean by the "bad timing" comment is that 'these are
economically depressed times, and everyone is cutting their budget so they
won't be willing to support the schools', etc.  But just a week ago, these
same budget cutters were willing to fund the fire department... so my
question now is:  Why are people saying that the school district's request
will be a victim of bad timing?  Is it just that the fire department's vote
was first?  It seems that if people are willing to raise their own taxes to
build a third fire station, they would be willing to support our school
district.

The combined election day issue is separate and should also be explored.  I
would love to see our Highway District elections combined with other
elections.  I wonder how many vsion 2020 subscribers have ever participated
in an August Highway District election...

Tom


>In a message dated 11/14/01 9:18:51 AM, tlamar@moscow.com writes:
>
><< In several places (including the Daily News) I have read or heard reference
>to the "poor timing" of the school levy.  This is something that makes no
>sense to me.  Why was it good timing for the Fire Department to ask voters
>for new money, and bad timing for the schools? >>
>
>Tom, I am pretty sure the Fire Dept. bond, being a City vote, by State law
>could only be held the first Tues. of Nov, Feb., May or August.  Schools are
>not limited to these times and thus could pick a time of their choosing.
>
>Walter Steed