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School Tax Issues |
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Root of Over Tax and/or Tax Burden |
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Legislators
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Administrators
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Citizens
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Wrong Legislation Self-padding Legislation Inappropriate Appropriation Party Loyalty & Ideology Local Politics & Re-Election |
Bureaucracy Inefficiency Waste Union Interest Job Security |
Inaction Entitlement Tax Evasion Union/Lobby/Activist Weak Local Press |
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To Understand Issues Correct Legislation Sponsor New Bills Watch Consequences Only Legislators Can Change Laws |
To Serve the Public Interest Follow the Law Be Frugal with Funds Be Accounted for Results Only Administrators Can Execute
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To Voice Their Opinions Ask Smart Questions Understand Legislature Keep Officials Accountable Only Citizens Can Elect Officials |
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Tax Reform Can Be Effective Only If It Is Based on Fundamental Principles!