Schools oppose voting on construction as part of governor's tax plan

By Niki Kelly, The Journal Gazette

INDIANAPOLIS - School officials are uniting in opposition against one plank of Gov. Mitch Daniels' property tax overhaul package - a requirement that significant local construction projects be approved at the ballot box.

Many other states have a referendum process in place for capital projects such as schools, jails and libraries that will cause increases in property taxes.

In fact, according to a review by the Legislative Services Agency, Indiana is the only state using the petition and remonstrance process.