Failed bond does not show optimistic future

As a parent, volunteer youth coach and community member, it was a sad and disappointing day when our school bond failed to pass.

A school is the heart of a community and the window into a community. Failing to pass the bond will have negative short and long term repercussions. I understand not wanting to increase taxes but if WE cannot invest in our own community, how do we expect someone else to?

In the short term, taxes will not go up; but in the long term home values will decrease and become more difficult to sell. Why?

With a strong school and healthy working environment, it will attract g...