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Michael Norton's avatar

Prop 140 has consistently polled above 52%. That despite noise from both parties opposing it.

So let's skip to the part where the 2026 election has two survivors of the open primary running for election to our State Legislature. Which is where almost all clear thinking folks expect this to go. (not 5 or any other number - just 2).

The Center for the Future of Arizona has told us for years what the vast majority of voters from both parties want -- properly funded schools always (almost) tops that list.

Imagine an Arizona election where every competitive candidate promises a vision for moving Arizona out of absolutely last place in funding. And in Ratios of Students to Teachers.

Where the question is not "If We Do It" -- But how we do it, how fast, and how much. That's an amazing thought. And once again - far more than "good enough" reason to vote yes on 140.

Too bad my last kids just graduated. They never once attended a decently funded school in their 15 years from Pre-K in 2010 through 2024. Their first year the State first slashed school funding. During their 1st and 2nd grade years the M&O Override failed, teacher pay was cut, and 120 SUSD Teachers received RIF Notices.

Their High School years would have been worse, had they not joined their Teachers to walk out in 2018.

Two thousand SUSD kids who graduated last year all suffered that same decade and a half of abuse. As did 80,000+ seniors throughout the State.

Prop 140 will do far more than just move the dial a little. It will change the lives of the next generations of kids. It will change the lives of Teachers who don't want to take a vow of poverty just to teach - but do.

As a side bonus, I can't wait to see Koloden, Chaplick and Kavanagh shuffled out. Already giddy about that moment. Too bad Ugenti-Rita isn't still in office. I'd love to see the look on her face when she came in 6th out of 6.

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Steve Moore's avatar

Prop 140 can definitely weed out the crazy stuff that AZ has the reputation for. Far lefts & far rights wont like it but great things will get done sooner.

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