While the tax defeat is said to be a “surprise,” off-year local elections bring a disproportionate older white homeowner turnout that opposes property tax hikes for schools (after all, their kids are now adults).
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Also split roll would not raise taxes on residential properties. The average 2000 square foot homeowner would pay $320.
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Or maybe off year elections in June aren't exactly the best times to ensure greater turnout of people who are more likely to support this?https://twitter.com/beyondchron/status/1136302178988122113?s=19 …
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Maybe they want better schools but don't think funding should be put on the back of struggling residents, the same reason things like the gas tax are wrong?
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