Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger says local public schools are, and should continue to be, a priority for our people.
At a public forum Monday, he said: "We've seen a small increase every year in the money that's actually going into the classroom. We're working toward that. Are we where we need to be? Of course not." He added, "There's nothing we can do in Hamilton County with your tax dollars that's more important than education."
Indeed, a good education is important for each child and our whole economy.
"The public education piece is really important to economic development and job creation," Coppinger said. "One of the things businesses looked at specifically is, do we have a trainable work force, what does our public education system look like, and will we be able to fill these jobs in the future? So far, it's been a resounding yes."
That's important in seeking a good and improving quality of life for all our people.