Schools around the country are normally funded through property taxes;
a steady predictable revenue which makes things easier for budgeting
and implementing programs. The Birmingham City Council is currently
debating whether or not to have a city-wide referendum to increase
property taxes for our school system.
Although this should have been done a long time ago, I applaud the
council for considering it now. Its better late than never. However I
am disgusted at how some council members do not want to stand up for
the measure until after the november elections. It is disgusting that
our elected officials do not have the testicular fortitude to stand up
for children no matter what the political cost.
Hopefully after November, voters will relieve these members of their
duties and bring in new leadership focused on better schools.
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