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Parent urges support for tax increase, says lower class sizes are the priority
Summary
At the public hearing portion of the meeting, Zachary Myers urged the board to support a property tax increase to reduce class sizes, calling property tax a good vehicle to invest in education.
Zachary Myers addressed the board during public comment to say class sizes are too high and to urge support for the proposed tax increase. He stated he "supports the tax increase and would support more to lower class size" and argued that "nothing is more important than investment in education for our children."
Myers' remarks represent a contrasting public view to other commenters at the meeting; the board proceeded with budget and tax actions following public comment and did not alter motions based on his remarks during this session.
