One quick note: They couldn't create a 20% increase in taxes even if they wanted to. Both Districts are statutorily bound to a maximum 5% increase per year. So it would have to happen over a period of time. I actually think a consolidation could slow the bleeding of both districts asking for 5% year over year for the rest of time, as they fund duplicate administrative apparatuses.
One quick note: They couldn't create a 20% increase in taxes even if they wanted to. Both Districts are statutorily bound to a maximum 5% increase per year. So it would have to happen over a period of time. I actually think a consolidation could slow the bleeding of both districts asking for 5% year over year for the rest of time, as they fund duplicate administrative apparatuses.
One quick note: They couldn't create a 20% increase in taxes even if they wanted to. Both Districts are statutorily bound to a maximum 5% increase per year. So it would have to happen over a period of time. I actually think a consolidation could slow the bleeding of both districts asking for 5% year over year for the rest of time, as they fund duplicate administrative apparatuses.