Letter to the Editor: Backing hike in school tax levy

Dear Editor:
After reading the Aug. 29 story, “RE-1 School District to Seek Increased Tax Mill Levy,” I want to express support for this initiative. Despite difficult economic circumstances and significant tax loads, I believe it is important that our community continue to maintain a high priority on funding and supporting our schools.
Unfortunately, a large budget deficit currently threatens our local schools. That deficit is attributed in large part to decreased state funding, underfunded…