Thursday, October 18, 2012

Withdrawal doesn't add up


Arundel taxpayers at last have the figures before them for what they might expect to pay should the town wish to form its own school district versus remaining with RSU 21.

According to consultant Chuck Lawton of Planning Decisions, only one option, Option A, would save taxpayers any money if they were to vote for withdrawal. And according to Lawton and town officials, that option calls for such great efficiencies that it isn't really an option at all. Instead, to maintain a similar level of service, taxpayers would pay anywhere from $12.65 to $13.56 per $1,000 in valuation to go it alone. Factoring in different cost-sharing options, remaining with the RSU would result in taxpayers paying anywhere from a high of $12.52 per $1,000 in valuation to a low of $11.88 if they stayed in RSU 21.

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