True, but as Mr. Johnson said in the op ed - the school district would be "forced" to add another levy to the property tax roles.  Or at least put it on the ballot.  And in this town, I can't remember the last levy that didn't get voted in by the voters.  So this will be another property tax hike.  This will be in addition to two other property tax levies that will be on the ballot this year (North Whidbey fire & North Whidbey parks and rec).

.....the hits keep coming to property owners in this area.