This is an ongoing collection of reflections around the intersection of technology and community, broadly defined. Brian has been working in the online community space since 1999 and currently resides in Seattle.
Now, I learn that the University of Washington is looking at having electric bikes for folks on campus. Not a bad idea, despite the hills, but why electric?
Related, I just finished Giving, by Bill Clinton and one of the nonprofits he mentions, World Bicycle Relief, works to provide access and independence through bicycles. Sounds like a great organization!
The Washington State Legislature passed a 1% cap on property taxes that has been signed into law. I'm wondering what impact, if any, this may have on school funding in our area?
The reason I ask is that I saw a recent video pulled together by some friends of mine on California school funding.
While we are not California, I recently learned that they too have a 1% cap on property taxes. To help offset potential revenue shortfalls, they also have a minimum $ amount for schools as well.
Things that I do not know (but probably should)…
How will the property tax cap it impact school funding, if at all?
Are there safeguards in place to ensure a minimal level of public school funding like the one in California?
What role if any will Simple Majority and an all mail in ballot have on the likelihood of school levies and the like passing?
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