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Consultant’s poll shows majority support for parcel tax replacement; board discussion favors including federal/state protection language
Summary
A survey of 409 registered voters showed 64–67% initial support rising to 73–78% after explanatory language; consultant Dale Scott advised including federal/state protection language and cautioned support drops above about $100 per $100,000 assessed value. Trustees discussed potential timing and recommended $98 as a target for November 2026.
Deputy Superintendent Tina Van Rapphorst introduced consultant Dale Scott, who presented results of a 409‑respondent survey testing voter attitudes about replacing and increasing the district parcel tax. Scott said split-sample testing showed baseline support (yes + lean yes) around 64–67% before additional information and that support rose to roughly 73–78% after voters heard explanatory language; he recommended including language that funds “cannot be taken by the state or…
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