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We all like to
say that Portland
is a place that values public education – that understands good schools
are the foundation of a strong community. There are times that we are
called upon to turn those values into action. This is one of those
times, and that is why I am asking you to vote YES on the Portland School Bond (Measure 26-121) and
the extension of the Local Option Levy (Measure 26-122).
Our schools
need our help. Due to yet another round of state cuts, our schools are
facing hundreds of teacher layoffs. Extending
the Local Option Levy will prevent the layoffs of over 200 teachers.
Years of tight
budgets and no money for facilities have brought our school buildings
– averaging 65 years old - to the brink of no return. Our kids need
safe and up-to-date places to learn. Simply put, we cannot put off fixing
these problems. The
bond starts the big job of fixing our schools responsibly and accountably.
The cost of the bond puts us only in the middle of the pack compared to
surrounding school districts that have newer schools and fewer issues.
Don’t
forget to cast your vote for Portland Public Schools Board of Education.
I’m supporting the following candidates, and encourage you to do so
as well!
- Ruth Adkins (Zone 1 – Southwest Portland)
- Matt Morton (Zone 2 – inner
North and Northeast Portland)
- Bobbie Regan (Zone 3 – Northwest Portland)
- Greg Belisle
(Zone 7 – Southeast Portland )
Let’s
prove that we are still a community who believes in our schools.
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