Campaign updates
News, events and progress from the Vote Yes for Dorchester Schools campaign on the road to November 3.
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Why the school sales tax is on your ballot, and why it deserves a YES
For decades, Dorchester County has paid for school buildings one way: by raising property taxes. Every new school, every roof and AC replacement, every renovation and upkeep. All on the backs of homeowners and business…
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Why Planning for Schools Is Harder Than Planning for Pipes
Every new rooftop in Dorchester County brings new demands on roads, water, sewer and public safety. Schools are the hardest of those to plan for and the hardest to pay for. Most infrastructure is predictable. A house…
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Why We Can't Just Make Developers Pay for Our Schools
Many people say Dorchester County's school needs should simply be paid for by new development. It's a good soundbite and a sentiment I think we all share. And going forward, that's the goal. But it can't fix where we…
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