Mariana Dale covers early childhood for the LAist and KPCC newsroom.
The East Whittier City School District is asking voters to approve a property tax increase to fund $97 million in renovation and repair projects.The East Whittier City School District serves about 7,800 students across 13 schools. The district seeks money to remove asbestos and lead pipes; fix deteriorating roofs, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems; and upgrade classrooms.
LAist asked the district to name its top priorities for bond funding, but representatives have yet to respond. “Those buildings are not going to magically renovate themselves while we're waiting for a better bond,” said Sara Hinkley, the California program manager at the “We think bond financing has its place, but it should be judicious because it raises property taxes at the local level,” said Susan Shelley, HJTA’s vice president of communications. “It increases the debt burden on future budgets because bond payments have to be made ahead of current needs in the budget.”
“You should have confidence that the priorities are right,” Shelley said. “And if they're not, say no and make come back to you with a better plan.” But we cannot do this essential work without your help. We rely on donations from readers like you to stay independent, which keeps our nonprofit newsroom strong and accountable to you.
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