Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

The registered voters of Columbia County will be receiving a ballot in the mail soon. The Dayton School District has two issues on the ballot- a replacement Maintenance and Operations Levy and a Capital Projects Levy (which replaces the previous technology levy plus adds additional funds for needed facility and ground repairs).

No matter where we were born or where we went to school, the future of our youth in Columbia County is important. I was not born near Dayton, did not attend Dayton schools and I have only lived in Dayton for 10 years. I may not have local ancestry or have to right to attend a DHS alumni event, but I can assure you that I am very proud to be a Dayton Citizen and a Bulldog supporter. Whether you were born here or not, whether you have kids who attend Dayton schools or not, whether you like everyone who works at the school or not, and even if you have a personal vendetta with the school, please consider that your support is needed!

I believe supporting the local school district is a very important civic responsibility and an obligation we have to the future of our youth. It is up to us to insure that our community continues to thrive and part of that includes being supportive of the school district. Please join me in voting YES for the Maintenance and Operations Levy and the Capital Projects Levy.

Paula Moisio

Dayton