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Residents voice strong opposition and ask for clearer tax projections at Mountain View hearing
Summary
Several residents opposed the deconsolidation or asked for more time and clearer tax comparisons; one commenter said "I'm a 100% against it," while others requested Elk City–specific numbers and a slower timetable.
A series of public commenters told trustees they are concerned the plan is moving too fast and that the fiscal consequences are unclear. "I tell you right now, I'm a 100% against it," said a public commenter who identified himself in the hearing transcript as "Foot Swore," arguing there are no hard numbers for funding or tax impacts and warning that "the big losers in this are the kids."
Another resident, Rosella Pogue, said she attended a meeting in Elk City the prior night and asked why the board is seeking a May ballot rather than waiting until November. She asked the board to produce concrete property-tax comparison numbers showing what taxes would be in each scenario (e.g., Elk City with Clearwater Valley versus Elk City with Grangeville). Multiple speakers urged the board to deliver detailed, boundary-specific fiscal scenarios before voters decide.
