Avon Seeking $32 Million Middle School Bond Levy in November
District hopes third time is the charm for middle school levy.
The Avon School Board unanimously approved a motion that would place a “no new tax” $32 million, 2.34-mill bond issue on the November General Election ballot. It marks the third time in the past 12 months the district has sought a $32 million levy. Unlike the first two, in November of 2011 and March of 2012, passage of this levy will not result in a tax increase. Both previous attempts narrowly failed. If approved, the 28-year levy would generate enough funds to build a new Avon Middle School that would be finished by the 2014-15 school year. The school would be built on a 46-acre property the district already owns on Long Road. District treasurer Kent Zeman said if approved by voters, taxpayers would not see an increase in taxes, but a …
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Bob Klopondowki
12:30 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012
Let me get this right. This is being presented as a no increase levy, when in fact, it will be an increase when the existing millage drops in 2015? How stupid do you think people are? I am not approving this. Let the major benefactors of industry and services like the Cleveland Clinic pick up the tab. School funding should not be on the backs of individual taxpayers. The ONLY WAY to get a new way… more ›