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01 OF Eov <br /> (Orange &nut *flouts <br /> ov 001.C`,6,vi <br /> •IL COUNTY • <br /> 200 EAST KING STREET <br /> -earroV,' HILLSBOROUGH, NORTH CAROLINA 27278 <br /> OFFICE OF TI"IESUFeRINTENDENT (919) 732-8126 <br /> September 16, 1983 <br /> Mr. Richard Whitted, Chairman <br /> Orange County Conimissioners <br /> Courthouse - Margaret Lane <br /> Hillsborough,JC227278 <br /> Rttit <br /> Recently, I was asked what the position of the Orange County Board of <br /> Education is relative to the ½ cent sales tax. After discussing this with <br /> Chairman Max Kennedy, I discussed the question with all members of the Orange <br /> County Board of Education. Three of the members indicated that they would <br /> prefer that the Commissioners proceed with enactment of the sales tax through <br /> the public hearirlg process. However, if that is not acceptable to the Commission, <br /> then those three members agree with the balance of the Board and endorse a <br /> referendum on the enactment of the tax. More than one Board Member commented <br /> that they would like for it to be considered by the public as soon as possible. <br /> However, whe lin asked if they preferred the vote at the November election <br /> as compared to a special election, all Board Members endorsed the idea of in- <br /> cluding this on lie ballot at the November election this fall. Mr. Kennedy <br /> asked that I communicate the results of my discussions to you so that you could <br /> communicate this information to the Commissioners for their consideration at <br /> the earliest time possible. <br /> Thank you for your consideration in this matter as we work together for <br /> the improvement of school facilities in the county. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> /111 <br /> G. Lunsford <br /> Superintendent <br /> DLG:ha <br /> cc: Orange County Board of Education Members <br />