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moderated. New residential development rarely contributes <br /> in taxes what it requires in cost of services, especially in <br /> regards to education. <br /> In 1991 you showed great forethought and courage in <br /> adopting a school bond package that included a second high <br /> school in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro district to meet the <br /> immediate need as well as to best accommodate future growth <br /> in the county as a whole. Do you remember how many people <br /> didn' t really believe there would be 2 , 000 high school <br /> students as early as 1996? Many members of the School <br /> Capital Needs Advisory Committee recommended only an <br /> addition to Chapel Hill High School to bring its capacity to <br /> 2 , 000 students . Think of the problems we would be facing <br /> now if you had chosen the more expedient option! <br /> I know the elementary school project seems expensive, <br /> but it has been needed, planned, and scrutinized for a long <br /> time. I trust that again you will make your decision based <br /> on a long-term view of what is best for our community, not <br /> just now, but over the next 50 years or more. This school <br /> building is needed quickly, but will be used by thousands of <br /> children and citizens for a long, long time. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Nancy M. Salmon <br /> 1706 Claymore Rd. <br /> Chapel Hill, NC 27516 <br />