School Spending 5 Year Trend

By Ken R. White

Recent Cuts have not slowed Spending Growth which has increased by about $500,000 each year since 2000.

Let me comment on my number one issue: Fiscal Responsibility.

I voted for the failed 2002 school levy and plan to vote for the upcoming 5.5 mill levy. The reason I am for this levy is we have no choice. Newspaper articles continue to claim that spending has been cut by about $1.7 Million; but actual Mariemont School Spending (State of Ohio website) is as follows:

• 2000 spending was $13,584,352
• 2001 spending was $14,171,598
• 2002 spending was $14,945,613
• 2003 spending projection was $15,326,350
• 2004 spending projected to be $15,868,617

I am running for the School Board because I fear we are headed for a financial crisis. If elected, I believe spending can be cut to less than 4% per year growth (6% now). I fear that an additional 8.5 mill levy in 3 years (mentioned as possible by the Board) would not pass.

If this financial problem is not solved; the next crisis could be the quality of education.

Please contact me at VOTE4KENWHITE@aol.com to express any comments and offer suggestions.

Political documents are produced by the campaign committee "Vote Ken White for Schools". 3829 Settle Road Cincinnati, Ohio 45227. Joy Carlson, Treasurer.