Florence County School District Four Board

As the last days of my service to the Florence County School District Four Board wind down to a few, I really must tell you, it has been my great joy to be involved in this most important work.

As President Ronald Reagan said, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same."

The children in our communities did not ask to be born, and they certainly did not ask to be born in Timmonsville. Please do not throw this generation away.

I know many of you may be able to afford private education for your children or maybe your children are grown up and out of school, but remember the public school system belongs to the people of the community. Tax dollars pay for it! Is there anything else you would pay so dearly for and not get involved with?

67% of YOUR property tax is school tax!

Choose YOUR school board members wisely. They can raise YOUR taxes.

Hold them accountable.

Attend a board meeting every now and then. You will be glad you did.

Thank you for allowing me to serve,

Betty Dowling

Timmonsville Area Mills charged:
Tax District	Description	Mills
Timmonsville 400	School Operating Tax	130.9
	School Bond Tax (Building)	61.8
	County Tax	76.9
	Florence-Darlington Tech	4.9
	Fire District Taxes	15.0
	Watershed	0
TOTAL		289.5

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