The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce is against a tax levy for Cincinnati Public Schools. The Chamber has several concerns about the levy, including a significant increase in property taxes and the district's spending. The condition of school buildings is also a concern, as they may require future tax increases for repairs.
What we know
- The Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce has three primary concerns about the tax levy.
- Cincinnati Public Schools may cut services if the levy does not pass.
- The district will likely need additional taxpayer money to repair its aging buildings in the future.
- The tax levy would increase taxes on homeowners by a significant percentage.
- The Chamber is concerned that the district has not provided a plan for spending the money from the levy.
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