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Susquehanna Township SD to return earned-income-tax referendum to ballot; district outlines ward-based campaign
Summary
District officials told the board they will ask voters again in November to approve an increase in the earned-income tax to fund school construction, citing almost 19% enrollment growth over nine years and modular classrooms at some schools.
The Susquehanna Township School District administration told the school board on March 3 that it will place an earned-income-tax (EIT) increase on the ballot this fall after last November’s referendum failed by 19 votes.
Why it matters: District officials said the measure is intended to raise revenue to pay for a new school and reduce reliance on modular classrooms; the administration outlined a multi-pronged campaign strategy that includes targeted outreach by ward, paid marketing, door-to-door canvassing and increased presence at polling places.
“We only missed it by 19 yes votes,” said Dr. Willis, identified in the meeting as a…
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