EDITORIAL: The Lakeland levy passed, but now the real work begins
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May 28, 2025 1:00 AM
Lakeland voters made a clear choice last week. By approving a $15 million, two-year supplemental levy with a resounding 67% support, they demonstrated deep commitment to their public schools, their teachers and — most importantly — their children.
This community decision wasn’t made lightly. It came after months of difficult debate, painful budget cuts and the sobering reality of what failure might mean: the loss of programs, staff and a 25% budget reduction that would have devastated the district.
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