The referendum will ask voters to raise property taxes to pay for employee raises.
TAMPA, Fla. — The Hillsborough County School Board on Tuesday approved sending a referendum to voters that would increase property taxes. The school district says it’s desperately needed to retain teachers.
The school board voted 5-2 to send the referendum to voters in November, with those against saying times are too tough to ask taxpayers to fork over more money. But those in support say there is no time to lose.
Dozens lined up to speak for and against a referendum to raise property taxes in Hillsborough County to raise teacher pay.
“Of course, our focus is on the health of the school district but we have to think of the greater good for our community,” said school board member Stacy Hahn, who voted no.
Board members peppered superintendent Van Ayres with questions about fiscal transparency …
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