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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]For me, the bottom line on Stephen Austin is that, until the boundary issue arose and raised concerns in his mind that his property value might decline [b]and his kids might have to attend schools different than the ones he assumed they would attend[/b], he did absolutely nothing to help make county schools better. Nothing. Every other candidate for the At-Large seat has at least done SOMETHING to address issues/concerns in MCPS. His Facebook posts consistently show him to be a thin-skinned Johnny come lately who thinks simple questions about his touted financial expertise are just too personal and certainly not to be scrutinized by the voters he wants to represent. You want an independent audit of MCPS books? I am with you! You want an IG? I am with you. You want a guy who had no interest in anything MCPS just a few months ago? No thanks.[/quote]

You seem to be implying that the bold text above isn't a valid reason to take an interest in BOE politics?  I can't think of a better reason than something that affects one's own children is often the catalyst for people to run for a BOE seat.  Also, property values isn't an irrelevant consideration.  What about higher taxes in MOCO slated for funding education? (which then allows MOCO to move money around - kinda like state lottery money).  That's also a financial consideration (like property values), but based on your logic, nothing that has a financial impact on people living in MOCO is an "approved" reason to get involved with BOE politics.[/quote]

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