[Winona Online Democracy]
I just read a column from the Chicago paper on the Presidential election that brings up ideas I believe relate to our local referendum vote. We need to reach out to all and not attack those who may have been considered the oppositon -- you can read it below and see if
[Winona Online Democracy]
Terry, your points are very well made and I
agree with them.
I personally have no intention in voting in
favor of a referendum until or if ever, the school board can show the
taxpayers that the district is responsible with money.
The taxpayers I
[Winona Online Democracy]
The district administration should study the election returns precinct by
precinct and ascertain the primary source of opposition to the levy. The
property tax increase undoubtedly played a major role in the defeat. I for
one felt that the levy was by no means
[Winona Online Democracy]
Thank you, Terri Hyle, for noticing that the high
school, and especially the HS library, needs
renovation and staffing.
I was an elementary librarian in the district for
about 25 years, until 5 years ago when the
elementary librarians were cut. I now teach art.
It
[Winona Online Democracy]
First and foremost I want to say is that both my wife and I voted for the
referendum because we believe the superintendent's efforts and vision for
warranted community support.
I believe the majority of community who voted no believe that the school
board's
[Winona Online Democracy]
Rich and others on line
I think the district needs to lay out a plan that avoids statutory debt and
then implements it as unpopular as it will be. Only then will the majority
of the community see the full ramification of what is going to transpire.
It will then require
: [Winona] Referendum: Now what?
Rich and others on line
I think the district needs to lay out a plan that avoids statutory debt and
then implements it as unpopular as it will be. Only then will the majority
of the community see the full ramification of what is going to transpire.
It will then require
[Winona Online Democracy]
Rich/all:
least painful cuts is an oxymoron.
I was surprised by the support of the referendum. I expected it to be much
worse.
I think school superintendent Paul Durand should be allowed to manage the
district and the school board should govern it - not try to manage
, but will be to vital organs.
Terri Hyle
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gt;To: Rich lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt;,'Online Democracy'
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gt;Subject: Re: [Winona] Referendum: Now what?
gt;Date: Thu, 04 Nov 2004 18:11:25 -0600
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gt;Rich
[Winona Online Democracy]
I heard some people suggesting that it needs to be
done at a time other than a general election. A
Primary time might be more cost effective since all
the election process has to be set up anyway.
Craig Brooks
--- Terry Angst [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
[Winona Online
[Winona Online Democracy]
To all, but especially to Terry Angst:
If a 2 part referendum were to be placed before the voters, what do you
envision the parts as being?
From my own perspective, I believe that the high school is long, long over
due for major renovation, and reinvestiment,
[Winona Online Democracy]
Thank you, Terri Hyle, for noticing that the high
school, and especially the HS library, needs
renovation and staffing.
I was an elementary librarian in the district for
about 25 years, until 5 years ago when the
elementary librarians were cut. I now teach art.
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