Daily Archives: December 11, 2018

Less students more money — I don’t think so

Davenport School District  residents have a funding question on the ballot today and guess what, the district powers want more money even though they are serving less students, nearly 800 less.  Here is the issue before voters.  It should be … Continue reading

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Bettendorf bond proposal relies on victimization . . . of taxpayers

We do not live in the affected school district but the whole matter if it passes seems consistent with the political “law” of concentrated gain and diffuse pain.  Except the pain, if passed, is going to be pretty substantial for … Continue reading

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Vote No on Bettendorf Schools Bond Issue

According to a flyer handed out by Responsible Education for Bettendorf tomorrow’s (Tuesday Dec. 11th) plebiscite in Bettendorf regarding a proposed $30 million bond issue up for approval will: Result in an increase in property tax of 11% Will raise … Continue reading

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