The Times - Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley

Dear Editor,

Like most of the state’s school districts, over 20% of Dayton’s school budget has to be covered by the local citizenry - the state clearly has not met its constitutional mandate to fund basic education. Until that situation gets resolved I am voting “yes” in support of Dayton’s upcoming replacement levy.

The funds are needed to ensure that students have a safe and educationally adequate facility which will prepare them for an incredibly diverse and complex world. The finances will provide for a continuation of education needs and hopefully, with the prodding of the St...