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#198-Education Spending in Jefferson County WV Lacks Transparency

Post author By Richard Urban
Post date July 9, 2025
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Why did the Jefferson County WV Board of Education put a $25 million Excess Levy on the ballot with only eight minutes of discussion? What is the money spent on? Is the accounting for these funds, which are 39% of property tax revenue transparent?

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Education Spending in Jefferson County WV Lacks Transparency

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Education Spending in Jefferson County WV Lacks Transparency

Jul 9, 2025 • 17:47

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