Vote Yes on the school levy | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
As a former Finance Director of the Arlington School District and prior Mayor of Arlington I would like to take this opportunity to remind our Arlington School District citizens that on Tuesday, February 14th a Replacement 4-Year Maintenance and Operations Levy will be on the election ballot. The current four-Year M & O levy will expire at the end of this year.
The passing of this levy is extremely important as it represents 26 percent to 28 percent of the budget each year. These funds will be used to support Technology, Curriculum, Staff Development, Special Programs (never funded totally by the state), Professional Development, Academics Transportation, and Extra Curricular Programs. This M & O levy is essential to maintain the high level of education that the Arlington School district is currently providing our students.
February 8, 2012
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Support Arlington schools | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
On Feb. 14, we will ask you, the voter, to approve a School Programs and Operation Levy (formerly called a M&O Levy) for the Arlington School District.
February 1, 2012
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Thanks for helping Toys for Kids | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I would like to thank everyone who helped American Legion Post 76 Toys For Kids raise money throughout the year to help purchase Christmas gifts for the less fortunate children in the Arlington area.
January 5, 2012
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Protecting our children | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The outrage over the recent incidents of child abuse at two major, high profile university athletic departments continues to fill the national print and electronic media.
January 5, 2012
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I love the Lakewood School District | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I have been a member of the Lakewood School District community for over 30 years, as a resident, a taxpayer, a parent of two Lakewood graduates and one child to begin school at Lakewood in the fall. I have had the privilege of being a teacher and librarian for Lakewood School District since 1977. This is my community, my home, and I love living and working here. This fall I have been reminded that Lakewood is a great place by community participation in several venues.
December 21, 2011
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Tolbert has vision, passion | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Barb Tolbert’s vision and passion for the city of Arlington make her the obvious choice as our next Mayor.
November 2, 2011
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Steve Baker for Mayor? | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
As the citizens of the city of Arlington begin to make their decision for who our next Mayor should be and what attributes we would like to see, perhaps we should consider the ones we don’t.
November 2, 2011
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Support Rankin for City Council | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I first met Jim Rankin after he had been selected to serve as our Fire Chief here in Arlington.
October 26, 2011
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Experience counts for Arlington City Council | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
There are several very important choices on the general election ballot this year that need special consideration. One of them is for the “at-large position” for Arlington City Council.
October 26, 2011
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Huleatt for Arlington School Board | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
This letter is an enthusiastic endorsement of Dr. Jeff Huleatt for the Arlington School Board. During the 30-plus years I worked in public education, I have known hundreds of school board members. Jeff Huleatt is one of the very best.
October 26, 2011
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Police support Tolbert for Arlington Mayor | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
The Arlington Police Officer’s Association has voted to endorse Barb Tolbert’s candidacy for the position of Mayor in the city of Arlington. Our Association has never before endorsed a political candidate for a local city office. We have chosen to support Barb because our city needs the kind of forward-thinking, strong leadership that Barb uniquely brings to the table.
October 20, 2011
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