Let’s talk about Hillsborough’s school tax – WMNF The Skinny
The 2024 general election is on, and outside of candidates, voters in Hillsborough County will decide on whether to renew a Community Investment Tax, plus make a decision about a 1% millage increase that would generate a projected $177 million annually—$150 million of that would go to the district, with $27 set for privately-run charter schools, […]
Hillsborough County teachers union launches ‘Vote Yes for Students’ campaign to gain support for teacher pay referendum
Thursday, the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association (HCTA) launched the “Vote Yes For Students” campaign as a way to build support for a referendum that would boost employee pay in the district. “We’re going to do what we’ve always done, which is educate,” said HCTA Union President Rob Kriete. “We want the voters of Hillsborough County to make an […]
HCTA launching ‘Vote Yes for Students’ campaign to gain support for the millage referendum
“Honestly, we’re hoping that we’ll have a millage referendum on the ballot on November 5,” said Rob Kriete, president of the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association. That’s why the HCTA is moving forward with its “Vote Yes for Students” campaign to gain support for the millage referendum… Read the full story on ABC Action News. By: […]
Sunburn – The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics – 8.1.24
First in Sunburn – Supporters of a proposed referendum in Hillsborough County that would provide an estimated $177 million per year for the state’s third largest School District are planning to kick off their “Vote Yes for Students” campaign this Thursday, despite lingering questions about the ballot initiative’s fate on the ballot this year… Read […]