Underheim tax vote criticized
Winnebago County Democratic Party
Winnebago County Democratic Party * PO Box 1112 * Oshkosh, WI 54903
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jef Hall 920.203.6883
February 21, 2005 jef@jefhall.com
Underheim Votes Against School Districts in Winnebago County
OSHKOSH – Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate, Representative Gregg Underheim, recently voted Thursday in support of the latest Republican legislative property tax freeze plan that would cut education funding for Winnebago County schools by $17.3 million. This plan is in contrast to the Governor Doyle’s plan that would add $19.7 million for schools in the County, a $37 million difference.
“Did anyone remind Mr. Underheim that he is running to be the leading advocate for public education in Wisconsin?” asked Jef Hall, Chair of the WCDP. “At a time when school districts throughout Wisconsin are challenged by uncontrollable increases in health care and utility costs, Rep. Underheim voted for legislation that would cut $7.78 million from Oshkosh area schools in his own legislative district. While Rep. Underheim’s record on public education has never been great, the decision and timing of his vote to harm schools in Winnebago County is baffling.”
Winnebago County Democratic Party * PO Box 1112 * Oshkosh, WI 54903
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Jef Hall 920.203.6883
February 21, 2005 jef@jefhall.com
Underheim Votes Against School Districts in Winnebago County
OSHKOSH – Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate, Representative Gregg Underheim, recently voted Thursday in support of the latest Republican legislative property tax freeze plan that would cut education funding for Winnebago County schools by $17.3 million. This plan is in contrast to the Governor Doyle’s plan that would add $19.7 million for schools in the County, a $37 million difference.
“Did anyone remind Mr. Underheim that he is running to be the leading advocate for public education in Wisconsin?” asked Jef Hall, Chair of the WCDP. “At a time when school districts throughout Wisconsin are challenged by uncontrollable increases in health care and utility costs, Rep. Underheim voted for legislation that would cut $7.78 million from Oshkosh area schools in his own legislative district. While Rep. Underheim’s record on public education has never been great, the decision and timing of his vote to harm schools in Winnebago County is baffling.”
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