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12/11/1991
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Carrboro School System, noted that last year taxes increased two cents. <br /> He asked that the bond not be based on the cost of his house. The issue <br /> deals with one aspect of the Board of County Commissioners' <br /> responsibility, namely, the schools. He asked that the Board of Count <br /> Commissioners be fair to the citizens by letting them know what the tax <br /> x <br /> increase will be to provide other services for the citizens of Orange <br /> County. He asked that they look at g <br /> y the fact that IBM and others are <br /> laying off people and some are citizens who live in Chapel Hill and who <br /> pay taxes. These families will be having children and they will be <br /> leaving. Chapel Hill High School opened in 1967. The students left for <br /> lunch then dust like they do now so it is nothing new. He asked what <br /> effect the special tax will play when the bond comes into play. <br /> DICK CLIFFORD stated that Orange County is experiencing substantial <br /> growth in student population and it is a challenge for the Board of <br /> County Commissioners to meet these needs. Some efforts have been made <br /> for better student projections and the estimates are less than the <br /> actual figures. Orange County demands a lot from their schools. In <br /> general, voters have been more than generous to pay for education. The <br /> schools are very well maintained. The teachers make maximum use of the <br /> space that is provided. The high school facilities are used to the <br /> maximum. The media centers are much better than most in North Carolina. <br /> Smaller schools have advantages over larger schools. He urged the Board <br /> of County Commissioners to have a bond that is large enough to address <br /> the needs. The high school population needs to be decreased and a new <br /> building constructed. They also need an elementary and middle school. <br /> It appears unanimous that people support the schools and are willing to <br /> pay for them. <br /> WESLEY WALLACE stated that the schools are facing an increased <br /> student population. He wants the Board of County Commissioners to ut <br /> it on the ballot for May at the highest possible level. He promises <br /> that if this money goes for education, those at Carol Woods will help <br /> pass the bond. <br /> EARL DAVIS,, Chairman of the Orange County Tax Union, feels that <br /> good things have been brought out on both sides of the issue. He sends <br /> his children to school to learn. The Tax Union is very concerned about <br /> government spending. It affects the working class of people. A lot of <br /> people do not have high income. Their concern is that everyone is <br /> pushing for a May election and he questions why it needs to be rushed. <br /> He suggested giving people an opportunity to read and understand the <br /> issue. His main concern is that property taxes keep increasing. He is <br /> concerned about the three is and feels there is a need for basic <br /> education. He is not opposed but is concerned about the separation of <br /> Chapel Hill and Orange County. It is time for good responsible leader- <br /> ship. It is important that everyone work for the people and the <br /> children. He asked that the Board of County Commissioners look at other <br /> alternatives to a bond referendum. Let the citizens pay a little more <br /> and let it accumulate slowly. The year 1992 is a revaluation year and <br /> taxes will go up. It would be good to hold things steady. Schools are <br /> not an option. Maybe money needs to be set aside yearly. He is asking <br /> people in the County to lower costs and administrators to cut programs. <br />
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