Elect Tom Bell for Springfield Ward 1

Tom Bell

If elected, my objective is to find ways, not only not raise property taxes, but significantly reduce property taxes. This looks like a good start!

School board candidates: Don't collect dues

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Some aspiring school directors in the Lehigh Valley are taking aim at the powerful teachers union this election season, calling for their districts to stop collecting union dues from educators, a practice that's been under fire across the country...

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Robb Auspitz

I see people trying to effect what they think is a solution by going after politically convenient targets. You know I'm no fan of unions but I think this is the wrong place to start. As we discussed a few months ago, recreate the legal environment that will allow good teachers to manage a classroom and teach effectively. Then start reducing the negative impact of the unions. OK, now I need to go back to work.

March 29 at 4:56pm ·

Tom Bell

Robb, In due process I hope to see teachers, (once again), allowed to teach, (Classroom Discipline). A far as the collection of Union Dues, I see this as a benefit to the School Districts, and Teachers as well! The Schools will have one less task to perform and the Teachers will have more control of their earnings. There are other responsibilities/liabilities when one collects and disburses tax payer's/employee funds. My view is; we are facing economic difficulties. We need to be prepared. Do you have any other suggestions? As a Commissioner of course, I will be limited to Township Business only. I do however, want to keep residents as to current Springfield issues.