The Chamber opposed the first school referendum vigorously in 1990, thus galvanizing support for the issue. So there.
In 1996 under new leadership (both schools and Chamber) the Chamber supported the question. A smaller business group CITE (Commercial/Industrail Tax Equity, I think) dragged its heels but eventually came on board. The 1996 renewal of the referendum also had to shift to full market value within the life of the referendum.There was little significant organized opposition in 1996.
I believe the Chamber supported the Year 2000 Referendum (#3), but I was no longer on board and don't have details.
Ann Berget
Kingfield
