As the school superintendent spoke at the recent Town Council meeting, he seemed clear about district progress and needs. After seeing the supporting materials, I began wondering who is funding the “no” campaign? They’re spending money, with a plethora of yellow and red signs urging a no vote springing up around town.

This push to stop funding education with taxpayer dollars appears to be an effort in many districts. So just who is funding that effort? What I think is flooding our town is much more than a local citizens’ grassroots undertaking. I don't know who or what is funding all of this, but it’s slick and professional. I don’t know because Az Taypayers United doesn’t appear to be a real PAC. The Reclaim our Town PAC is not registered with the county to campaign a district bond issue. And anonymous attacks on residents about this election on social media is becoming the norm.

The district must pay for the cost of any election, and this is the next opportunity under state law. Luckily, unlike last year, it’s all-mail, so every registered voter will get a ballot – likely turnout will be higher than last year! Let’s hope this time the bond will pass by 14 points.

In other words, this year taxpayers may turn out in higher numbers, all to make a statement that 15 years for a $25 million bond will pay massive dividends to kids, teachers and the community. Ten dollars a month!

BTW, who’s leading the “no” side? I wonder where they live, and if they pay HOA fees here or for a second home? Seems like higher property taxes are not the important reason to vote “no,” but instead, it’s an effort to lower property values.