Fairfield schools tax levy on November ballot
Key Questions
Why is the Fairfield City Schools tax levy returning to the November ballot?
After voters rejected the previous measure in May, the district revised the proposal to a 1.25% earned income tax that includes a five-year sunset clause. The district has already eliminated 84.5 positions and warns that failure could lead to further severe cuts.
What are the key details of the new tax levy proposal?
The revised levy requests a 1.25% earned income tax with a five-year expiration. It was placed on the November ballot following the May rejection.
What happens if the levy does not pass?
The district has stated that additional catastrophic cuts would be necessary beyond the 84.5 positions already eliminated.
After the May rejection, Fairfield City Schools placed a revised 1.25% earned-income tax with a five-year sunset on the November ballot. The district has cut 84.5 positions and warns of severe additional reductions if the levy fails; salary data adds compensation and accountability context.