We need to support our kids, schools

In response to several opinion letters on the levy, I’d like to say; “Have you looked at your tax bill?” Some say they have been stretched again and again because of school levies over the years. Do you know how much you pay in actual levy fees? If you looked at your tax statement you would see that the other line items take up 80 percent or more of your tax dollars, not the schools. As far as the majority ruling, that is not a true statement. In fact, the majority of voters did not even turn out to vote on the previous levy proposal. The majority have not spoken.

Can the average homeowner afford $8.40 a month (on a $100,000 home) to support the local schools? I believe they can. I agree that life is expensive. I hit the garage sales and thrift stores, too, and we eat hamburger often. But I am not willing to underfund my local schools! Some have said the levy funds are excessive. Do you know the definition of excessive? Have you walked through our schools recently? Do you see the needs of the students, teachers and other staff? Do you really know how many volunteer and unpaid hours so many staff members put in?

I believe the majority of voters in this community support our children and our schools. Make no mistake about it. In the end the levy funds, or lack thereof, will directly affect the children of West Bonner County.

Supporting our children and supporting our schools mean supporting our levy. A “yes” vote is a vote for our kids! Everyone’s voice should be heard. So please get out and vote on May 20.

DONA STORRO

Blanchard