Sunderland's Override

Sunderland votes today on what amounts to a fairly substantial override. The proponents got off to an early start organizing, signs went up, people have been out canvasing. The opponents have managed in the last week to put up an effort, including the trailer pictured above (which allegedly was hauled in from Hatfield). Overrides for operating expenses tend to fail although a number of towns seem to have pushed them through this spring. That Sunderland, a well managed town, can find itself in real trouble is a sad commentary on a one size fits all tax limitation policy, state aid policy and a continued upward pressure for school funding.

Sunderland needs a yes vote. Beyond that we need a serious, evidence based, discussion about costs and taxation.