I am surprised that the Jefferson County School Board does not understand why the voters rejected the school issues on this year's ballot.
Firstly - Jeffco has experienced a large increase in property values. Last year and more than likely this year, homeowners will be hit with huge tax increases and property insurance rate increases. The majority of the tax dollars on a property go to the schools. Asking for another huge increase on top of last year's and next year's property value increase would put many people in dire straits to afford their house payment. Homeowner's have to tighten their belts because of this, and without a better understanding of the increase we will already have, many of us voted "no" so as to not increase property taxes we see as a double wammy.
Secondly - There are huge homes being built in Arvada at Leyden Rock and Candala's. Obviously this is one of the areas we need "new schools." Those homeowner's tax dollars need to be used to pay for the additional schools needed in buying a home in this new area of Arvada. Many of these homes have not sold yet, or are still being built. That is more tax revenue for the schools that has yet to be realized in the coming years.
So, the answer is simple. Don't come to the taxpayers when their property values and thus property taxes are already increasing at a huge rate. Property taxes in my area went up over $300 a year last year, and probably will jump again this year. Had these measures passed, it would be another large increase on top of what we are already paying.
No thanks...
Deb Ross,
Arvada
from Lakewood Sentinel - Latest Stories http://lakewoodsentinel.com/stories/Letter-Why-the-surprise,239612
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