Vote Yes Committee Backs Bond Proposal
Posted/updated on: October 1, 2010 at 2:16 pm
TYLER — Senator Kevin Eltife and former Mayor Joey Seeber have announced that the VOTE YES Committee will again support the Tyler Independent School District Bond election set for November 2. The VOTE YES Committee comprises a community-wide group of citizens voicing their support of TISD and the proposed bond package. The committee was originally formed in 2004 in support of the successful Phase 1 bond proposal, and VOTE YES also worked for the successful passage of the Phase 2 bond in 2008. Eltife and Seeber co-chaired the past two VOTE YES committees in both the 2004 and 2008 bond elections.
As part of the Master Facilities Plan, Phase 3 includes replacement schools for Dixie Elementary and Rice Elementary, which will conclude all of the elementary work by either rebuilding or remodeling all elementary campuses within TISD. With all elementary work completed, the District takes its first step in Phase 3 to include a new middle school which will be located in Southwest Tyler. Eltife and Seeber say based on the age, capacity for growth and condition of the aging portable buildings on their campuses, it becomes more cost effective to build and maintain replacement schools. The 2010 Bond proposal totals $89.85 million, and Eltife and Seeber say it’s projected to come with no change in the tax rate.
Eltife says, “We fully recognize that these are tough economic times and we hope to educate the voters on the need to continue with our phased approach to upgrading our school facilities. School bond issues are a way for the local voters to have input in the process and we fully respect the will of the voters. We hope we can earn their support. And we welcome anyone who would like to join our VOTE YES Committee.” Seeber added, “No great community is built without great public schools. I am proud to enthusiastically endorse this Bond Proposal and encourage others to join me and the VOTE YES Committee.” For more information, you can call the VOTE YES campaign office at 903-360-VOTE (8683).
