To the editor:

Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools recently sent out a newsletter providing information regarding two proposals that will be on the May 6 ballot for District residents.

The first proposal, of which there might be some question, is to renew the current operating millage. This is a renewal of EXACTLY what exists currently, not raising the millage rate, but only extending the duration on non-homestead properties.

Because it is what exactly currently exists, to the extent that anyone (a landlord, business owner, etc.) is subject to the millage, that person has been subject to that tax for the last few years since it was last voted on in 2022. This isn’t a new tax or an increase, it will just continue what currently is in place on those properties for another three years.

If this operating millage proposal fails, it would punch a nearly $1.5 million dollar hole in the District’s annual budget or nearly 33% of its annual revenue. That amount is equal to about 15 teachers (the District has 27) and without it there would be no acceptable way to run an educational program that would benefit kids. There is more information about both ballot proposals on the Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools website at www.lakelindenschools.org

Brad Codere

Superintendent/6-12 Principal

Lake Linden-Hubbell Public Schools