54 Days Until the Vote

I’m convinced spring is here, aren’t you? If you’re not, please don’t answer. This weather just puts me in a better mood.

Okay, what’s new on the levy front…Well, I was picking my kids up today at school, and when I hopped out of my car (yes, I drove, even on this beautiful day – you can yell at me about my carbon footprint later), one of my neighbors stopped me and asked how the levy was going. I told her it was going well. She asked, “Do you think it’s going to pass?” I said it absolutely should because it makes so much sense. She quickly agreed and went on to tell me why she thinks it’s so important it passes. I listened and was so impressed by how much she knew about the bond/levy issue and the effect it’s passing (or not) would have on the district.

Now, I know this person enough to wave at and talk with a bit when we pass, but not much more than that. She’s couldn’t be nicer, but I just don’t know her well. For example, I have no idea if she is secretly a public-school-funding junkie, but I’m guessing probably not. So, what that means is she chose to educate herself on the issue. At some point, she chose to engage. Why? Again, I don’t know her well so I have no idea, but my guess would be the obvious reason -- she wants what’s best for her kids and their education. And maybe she wants what’s best for the community too and maybe she wants to protect her property investment. Maybe all of the above.

My brief conversation with her reminded me just how important it is to SEEK INFORMATION about this bond/levy issue. It takes a little effort, but it’s worth it to understand what all is at stake here. I would encourage you to gather your own information on this one. Do the work. You’re already on the website. That’s great! Keep looking and dig a little deeper. Come to a Saturday Session or attend that coffee your neighbor is having about the levy. Hearing this woman today talk about what she had learned, reminded me of just how much sense this Master Facilities Plan makes (by the way, every time I hear or read that terminology, it makes me think it’s a plan for Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance in Star Wars). So, please engage. You’ll be glad you did!

Ordered Levy Volunteer t-shirts today. They look great. If you want one, get involved – ENGAGE!