Forwarded from a friend Please forward this email to as many people as you can. Dear Jefferson County Voter: You may not have heard that there is a vote TODAY, Tuesday, September 8th from 7am to 8pm to renew the Revenue Purpose Statement for the Fairfield Community School District. Normally, voting for renewal would be “automatic,” but our State Representative Jeff Shipley has sent an email encouraging people to vote ‘no’ to “ensure the School Board collaborates with Concerned Parents moving forward.” Concerned Parents, a group of disgruntled parents, oppose the School District’s decisions regarding the risks of spreading the novel coronavirus.. Shipley doesn’t think the virus is a big deal, he’d like to catch the virus and get over it so he’d be immune, and he’d like the kids back in the classrooms full time — who wouldn’t, but most of us want that done safely. So… Please Vote "Yes" TODAY, Tuesday, Sept. 8th (locations below). With this effort to undermine the School System, your vote is definitely needed. Quality schools are needed to assure the high quality of life in Jefferson County.. The Revenue Purpose Statement has to be renewed so that the School District can use the SAVE tax funds to upgrade and improve facilities past 2031, the date of the original law and our original Revenue Purpose Statement. In 2019, the legislature extended the SAVE tax till 2051 but we need the Revenue Purpose Statement renewed as well. So, no new tax, no new purpose, just renewing to extend the date. Phil Miller, candidate for the State Representative seat Shipley currently holds, said today: “Having recently served on the school board and seen how beneficially that money is used to provide our children a quality education, I encourage everyone to vote yes on this proposal. This will go a long way in strengthening our public schools.” This shouldn't be a political issue, but it is, so put on your mask and please vote “yes.” Oh, and don’t forget to wash your hands when you return home. LOCATIONS: 7am to 8 pm Jefferson County Courthouse Libertyville Community Center Lockridge School Gym Pleasant Plain Community Building Thank you for supporting quality public education in Jefferson County, David
[FairfieldLife] VOTE TODAY! Please vote "Yes" on Tuesday, Special Election
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