Proudly ‘voting yes’

BY COLLEEN GRAVES

Thank you to the School Board and Town Council for sending the critically needed new middle school project to the ballot in June. The School Board worked diligently with the experts at Harriman to further refine the project scope and design. I believe they successfully balanced the educational and safety needs of our community's youngest members with the need to reduce the project cost to give Cape taxpayers a well researched, long lasting investment in their town and community. The School Board has managed to cut $30 million dollars in cost since the 2022 bond, and the tax impact — spread out over 8 years, never rises above $154-a-year for a home valued at $500,000.

As senior citizens, we believe it is imperative that we support the next generation of students and give them a building that not only supports, but enhances their education and prepares them for a bright future. A building filled with daylight and modern amenities that shows them that they matter. We will proudly be voting yes on the ballot in June, and hope that you join us in supporting this critical investment in our community.

I would also like to thank the Town Council for expanding tax relief for senior citizens. I know many voters are worried about the cost of bonding school projects. This tax relief provides assistance to those who need it. I encourage my fellow citizens to learn more about Cape's tax relief program if they are interested.