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Montgomery County debate over 1¢ sales tax reallocation pits schools against county services
Summary
Montgomery Public Schools warned that a proposed reallocation of 10% of the county's 1¢ sales tax would cut roughly $4'$4.5 million from the district's $33 million take and could eliminate 50'60 positions; commissioners said they face hard choices balancing schools, public safety and county obligations.
Montgomery Public Schools and county commissioners clashed over a proposal to reallocate part of a county 1¢ sales tax. Pamela Watkins, speaking for the district, told the commission the tax brings about $33,000,000 a year to the schools and that a 10% reduction would mean an estimated $4'$4.5 million loss and the elimination of roughly 50 to 60 positions.
"We cannot build a stronger economy by weakening our public schools," Watkins said, urging commissioners to preserve the district's revenue stream and the services it…
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