Anchorage Voters: Smaller Classes or Higher Taxes?

Anchorage voters face a crucial decision in April with Proposition nine, a one-time property tax levy aimed at reducing class sizes. The measure would raise $12 million to retain 90 experienced teachers, potentially preventing a significant increase in class sizes. With an $83 million budget shortfall, class sizes could rise by 4 students, impacting student success and teacher burnout. Proposition nine would trim these increases by 2 students per class, costing homeowners approximately $27 per $100,000 of property value. A yes vote could provide time until better state funding arrives, prioritizing classroom teaching.

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