During a press conference, the chamber’s CEO said the board endorsed the proposed tax hike because funding schools is critical to developing the city’s future.
AUSTIN, Texas — On Monday, the head of the Austin Chamber of Commerce announced its board is supporting a proposed tax hike on Austin ISD voters on the ballot in the upcoming election.
“That ability to engage the students of today who will be the business leaders of tomorrow is highly important,” said Jeremy Martin, president and CEO of Austin Chamber of Commerce, during a press conference on Monday at the organization’s Downtown Austin headquarters.
Martin added, “We need to continue investing in our schools to make sure that we are a great place to live and work, not only today, but also tomorrow.”
Martin was several speakers at Monday’s event, which included AISD parents, educators and board members urging voters to pass Prop A. If approved, the measure will raise property taxes by $34 a month for the typical …