[T]he governor claims that Seattle schools could collect nearly $14 million, Tacoma $1.7 million and North Thurston could bring in $2 million.It isn't fair only if the voters don't approve of the increase--and when the last levy passed, we had no idea a $9 billion shortfall was in the works.
The North Thurston School District disputes the governor's estimate, but said even if the governor's math is right they would not plan on collecting the cash.
District spokeswoman Courtney Schrieve said taxpayers approved a levy expecting to pay a certain amount and taking more out of their pockets now isn't fair.
"We just don't feel like it's the right thing to do. Even though we're having to cut 65 staff positions," Schrieve said.
Why not commission a poll and find out what the voters want?
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