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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think the number of lower SES kids is growing exponentially relative to the number of higher SES kids, which is helping to fuel the budget crisis. The number of kids in the system is growing at a very fast pace, but the real estate tax base is not moving in the same direction because many of the new families live in apartments. The county will have to figure out how to meet the growing needs without sacrificing quality, which is a very difficult task.[/quote] We need to make sure our zoning decisions keep a good balance of housing so that the taxes are there to support the schools. That said, apartments aren't cheap, either. Many rents are close to what a mortgage would cost. The apartment buildings should be paying real estate taxes that are sufficient to offset the school costs. [/quote]
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