School Election Update:

After a spirited campaign by all sides the 2013-2014 budget (3.8% increase) passed this year. The good news is that is passed with only about 500 votes, far smaller than last year’s budget approval. Voters appeared to be willing to accept a tax increase that did not exceed the tax cap. However the large number of NO votes places the North Shore School District on notice that any attempt to exceed the cap in the future will probably be rejected.

Union candidate Madden was defeated (we rated him F), Sarah Jones (we rated D) came in third place, and the Reform slate – Russo & Nightingale got elected (our A rated candidates).

Our flyer is being credited with getting more tax conscious voters to the polls than ever & SCPOC is very proud of the campaign. Of course we would have like to have seen the budget get sent back to the new board for review, but this is still a victory for the taxpayers.  Congratulations to Russo & Nightingale for a well run campaign.

I want to thank the people who donated to SCPOC whom helped pay for the flyer. Our Paypal link is still working so please consider a contribution as we are still in a deficit on this campaign.

Sincerely,

Anthony Losquadro