Why Care About A School Budget & FOUR Straight Years Of Tax Increases?

26/09/2025 20 min
Why Care About A School Budget & FOUR Straight Years Of Tax Increases?

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Nick takes on the question: Why should Oakmont and Verona folks care about a school budget & FOUR STRAIGHT Years of TAX INCREASES?1. Most people probably don't know what the annual budget amount is for Riverview Schools. Why is it time to pay attention?2. What are the big and important numbers we should care about?$28 million each year (Oakmont Boro budget is $12 million for perspective)1000 students today versus 1400 ten years ago (Less students, Higher Budget)$28,000 per student (21% higher than PA Average of $23,000)Four straight years of Riverview tax increases by School Board3. How is this situation working out for taxpayers, homeowners, even renters?4. Would you raise taxes if you were on the school board?5. If you are on the school board, what are your "Paradise Priorities" for the first day on the job?Email:   [email protected]:   https://paradise4riverview.com/TXT: 412-759-0214Vote Nick Paradise for Riverview School Board – November 4, 2025 Safe Schools, Families First, Fiscal Restraint

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