Gilbert Schools Offers Opportunity to Hear District Candidates

In Gilbert Arizona, school boards have the power to raise property taxes, which they exercised last year. Three Board Members' terms expire in December. Citizens of Gilbert may choose to re-elect or replace the candidates at this year's election in November.

This is a very significant issue to me as one of the huge draws of Gilbert is our top-ranking school district. Much of our homes' value is tied to the public perception of our schools. Now I don't necessarily think that higher taxes = higher budget = better schools, but we all have a hugely vested interest in our school board, whether we have children in public school or not.

The Gilbert Education Association will present a Candidate Forum for all Legislative District 22 House and Senate candidates, and all Gilbert Unified School District Governing Board candidates on Thursday night, August 21st, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM . The forum will be held in the Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board room at the district offices, 140 S. Gilbert Road. The forum is open to the public.

If you would like to submit a question to one, several, or all of the candidates, please send your questions to t.mihalchick@cox.net

Much thanks to Vickie Savory for keeping me informed.