I initially posted this to my personal FB page and to my school PTA page, but I think it’s important for everyone in town to be aware of, and so I’m sharing it here as well. I’m not afraid to put my name on something I believe in – I think it’s how we each hold ourselves accountable, and it would be nice if Fairfield Taxpayer felt the same way. I have struggled with whether to post this, but I think Fairfield residents need this information to make informed choices. Some of you may be aware of a group called the Fairfield Taxpayer, some of you may even be fans. Although their stated mission is to preserve Fairfield as both a desirable and affordable community for all its residents, this is not really accurate. You see, Fairfield Taxpayer is really John Levinson & Bud Morten, two of Fairfields wealthiest residents. Why is it necessary to know this you might say? Well, I think its important to understand the irony of these men, who have so much, telling us as Fairfield parents, that we have champagne tastes. Mr. Levinson and Mr Morten have used their considerable resources to put together a slick website and Facebook page where they broadcast their opinions. Unfortunately, they frequently distort facts, cherry pick data that fits their paradigm and make outrageous statements about our schools. When people post and respond with facts that contradict their claims, those posts are deleted. I speak from experience. Ultimately, their concern is not for affordability for all, but rather pure self-interest. You see, while low-quality schools will not likely affect the value of a home on Sasco Hill or Harbor Rd, it will most definitely affect the value of the average Fairfield home. Trust me, seeing what has happened with the budget in recent years has certainly given me pause. Through deceptive tactics, Ffld Taxpayer has managed to encourage many citizens to angrily demand cuts in the education budget. But let me be clear - the ed budget has hardly budged in the last 6 years and enrollment continues to increase. Thats why costs are going up, more kids + inflation. Fairfield actually puts forth 5 million in senior tax relief to help our older residents stay in their homes, and yet the quality of our childrens education gets squeezed year after year. This is not political - our BOE is made up of Republicans and Democrats who looked at the budget presented by Dr. Title, and not only found it to be lean, they actually added money in hopes of restoring some essential programs that have been cut in recent years. Our schools need our help - class sizes continue to grow, more cuts are looming and we must try to stem the tide. Please join me in supporting our education budget. I would hate for two self-serving individuals to damage the quality of life in this lovely town that I have been proud to call home. Send an email in support of the ed budget using the 1-click link and show up on Saturday to show your support!
Posted on: Fri, 28 Mar 2014 02:24:47 +0000
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