Lebanon school officials schedule meetings to support levy

  • 2019-09-18
After Lebanon voters rejected a tax levy earlier this year, school officials are holding a series of 11 meetings to speak one-on-one with residents to explain their reasoning and ask them to consider voting in favor of a levy, coming up in November.

Some discussions have already taken place, and school superintendent Todd Yohey said they have been productive, with both supporters and those who object to the levy taking part. If the levy passes in November, the district would start collecting tax in January, minimizing deficits. However, if it fails, the district would be likely to put it on the ballot again in early 2020, meaning it would be unable to collect taxes until 2021.

Objections to the levy include the fact that it is applied to homeowners without regard to their income level. Opponents argue that while some residents can handle a tax increase easily, others may struggle.

Upcoming meetings are from 1:00pm until 2:30pm, and again from 6:30pm until 8:00pm, next Monday, September 23 at the Warren County Education Service Center. Another meeting is set for 6:30pm until 8:00pm, September 24, at Berry Intermediate School; on September 30 from 6:30pm until 8:00pm at Lebanon High School; from 6:30pm until 8:00pm at Donovan Elementary School on October 8; and from 6:30pm until 8:00pm at Lebanon Junior High School on October 15. Flyer printing can be used to create handouts for events like this.