PITSBURG – The Citizens for Franklin Monroe would like to invite the community to a tax levy campaign kickoff on Wednesday, October 7, 6:00-8:00pm at The Flightline Center at the school.
Come grab your Franklin Monroe yard sign, pick up information about the proposed income tax levy, and visit with others in our community who care about the future of Franklin Monroe Schools.
Whether you have questions, want to learn more, or are ready to put a sign in your yard, we would love to see you!
Stop by. Get informed. Grab a sign. Show your support for Franklin Monroe!
Small School. Big Heart. Worth the Investment.
The Citizens for Franklin Monroe is a group of dedicated community members committed to protecting the future of Franklin Monroe Schools. Together, we strive to inform, engage, and advocate for the resources needed to keep our school strong.
VOTE YES FOR FRANKLIN MONROE INCOME TAX LEVY
1.25% Tax Increase
5 Year Renewal
2.0% Total Income Tax Rate
Why:
• State appropriations are lower than the actual cost to operate the school
• School administration took steps last school year to reduce operating costs to a minimum
• Inflation Cap Credit limits how much local property tax revenue the district collects
Request:
• Vote Yes on November 3rd to support Franklin Monroe Schools 1.25% increase to our income tax levy
• 5-year renewable increase
Results:
• Secures operating funds for Franklin Monroe in upcoming fiscal years
Big Picture:
• Within five years, we will have a better idea of the new state funding model
• Franklin Monroe remains Jet Strong!
Perspective:
• Franklin Monroe has the second-lowest income tax within Darke County, Ohio
• Franklin Monroe has not increased the income tax in more than 33 years
• 0.75% income tax – passed in 1993
