Title
To endorse Issue 81 and support the South-Western City School District Bond and Operating Levy.
Body
WHEREAS, it is the obligation of the City of Columbus to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, a healthy education system is critical to the economic stability and success of the Columbus region; and
WHEREAS, the South-Western City School District is the sixth largest school district in the State of Ohio and the second largest in Franklin County; and
WHEREAS, of the more than 21,000 students in the South-Western City School District, more than one-third reside in the City of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, the District has demonstrated the need for operating finances to maintain quality educational services and programs in the community; and
WHEREAS, a vote FOR Issue 81 will help the South-Western City School District capture nearly $206 million in tobacco settlement funds from the State of Ohio; and
WHEREAS, a vote FOR Issue 81 presents a unique opportunity to bring every school building in the District up-to-date while improving safety and security; and
WHEREAS, a vote FOR Issue 81 will allow the District to update technology; eliminate trailer classrooms, reduce maintenance costs and provide for all-day, everyday kindergarten; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That we do hereby endorse Issue 81 and encourage the residents of the South-Western City School District to support our youth and the future of Columbus by voting FOR Issue 81 on November 4, 2008.