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Fremont City board approves resolution allowing district to discuss proposed abolition of property taxes
Summary
The board approved a resolution permitting district administrators and board members to discuss and provide factual information about a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes; the vote was recorded as unanimous.
The Fremont City Schools board on June 22 approved a resolution declaring that district actions and expenditures related to a proposed constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes constitute a proper public purpose and authorizing district staff and board members to speak with community members about the potential legislation.
Superintendent Hurt said the resolution is intended to give administrators and board members "the opportunity to be able to share factual information and educate our community" about legislative changes that could directly affect the district. A board member summarized the effect as allowing district staff to discuss the proposal in ways that levy rules typically restrict: "Basically, we're allowed to talk about it unlike levies."
The resolution does not itself endorse any policy change; it authorizes district personnel to engage in information-sharing and outreach so long as the communications remain factual. Board members voted by roll call; the motion passed as recorded.
Administration said it and the board will monitor legislative developments and provide factual updates to the community as the issue evolves.
