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Vote ‘Yes’ for Escambia County public schools

   October 31, 2024

The last item on the ballot for Escambia County voters is a CONTINUATION OF ONE-HALF CENT SALES SURTAX TO FINANCE EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES FOR 10 YEARS.

Since 1997, the Escambia County School Board has levied a one-half cent sales surtax to fund new construction, renovations and additions to existing schools, land acquisition and make improvements to schools. The voters have approved each 10-year renewal because of the belief sales taxes are a better funding source than property taxes.

On “Real News,” Keith Wasdin, who heads facilities planning for the school district, discussed the need for the tax to be renewed.

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