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Board Votes to Keep Taxes Steady | Dover News
The Indian River Board of Education voted 8-1 to keep taxes flat next year, choosing stability over cuts — despite debate over whether to lower taxes or invest in aging buildings and state-funded education programs. The CFO’s plan shifted funds from debt to minor capital improvements using state matching dollars, sparking tension among board members. One member pushed for more state-funded initiatives to boost student outcomes without local tax hikes, while others worried about long-term costs of deferred repairs. A compromise was proposed: approve the current plan and revisit expanding state…
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