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posed taxes. Recent opinion polls indicate that the public is opposed to the idea.
“This is like giving the school board an almighty credit card,” said Marcy Dykes, co-founder and president of Citizens for Sensible Taxation. “It’s tantamount to bankruptcy.”
Critics say taxing authority will lead to higher taxes, while supporters contend such power will hold the new elected members more accountable to their campaign promises and to the public.
Lawmakers say the best way to handle the matter is to get the school board members elected and study what problems arise thereafter.
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