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Letter: Just the facts on Ridgefield bond

By Jeff Vigue, RIDGEFIELD
Published: December 15, 2016, 6:00am

Fact: Ridgefield is one of the fastest growing cities in Washington State.

Fact: The Ridgefield School District is the fastest growing in Clark County.

Fact: The Ridgefield School District is currently over capacity by 130 students per school.

Fact: Portable classrooms are a short-term solution and a bad investment.

Fact: A bond to build permanent capacity will be on the Feb. 14 ballot.

Fact: This bond was developed by the Capital Facilities Advisory Committee.

Fact: CFAC was made up of community members and district personnel.

Fact: CFAC spent several months soliciting input from many stakeholder groups.

Fact: CFAC was thoughtful, focused and intentional in creating this plan.

Fact: This bond is necessary to continue quality instruction for all Ridgefield students.

Fact: To pass, this bond must get 60 percent of the voters to vote “yes.”

Fact: I am voting “yes” and encouraging you to do the same.

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