It’s one week before the Feb. 9 special election. Do YOU know where your ballot is? If the answer isn’t “in the mail” or “already counted,” then what are you waiting for? More than 671,000 students in 165 school districts across the state are counting on your vote to approve crucial school levies and bonds.
Since the state only provides about 80 percent of what it takes to fund education, your support is critical for providing the tools our kids need for learning. Levies pay for additional teachers to lower class sizes, textbooks, technology, and school nurses, librarians and counselors. Bonds help fund modern school buildings and critical seismic and safety renovations.
Many counties are reporting ballot returns of just 20-20%. So please mail your ballot in today (and no later than Election Day, Feb. 9).
If you’ve already done so, you can still help by reminding your friends, family and colleagues to vote. Send them a reminder by e-mail, Facebook or Twitter.
