School parcel tax campaign has no donors so far

""It seems like the community is souring on the parcel tax," said Todd Collins, a former board member who is opposing the renewal effort."

""The incredible drop-off in support between 2020 and 2026 is telling. With the district holding $100 million in reserves, many people don't see why they should give the district another $50 million plus in special taxes over and above their property taxes," said Collins."

""As former board members, we know what a healthy, community-backed campaign looks like. What we are seeing now is a historic lack of enthusiasm from the very people - parents and donors - who usually provide the backbone of school support," said Dauber."

""Lawn signs will be going up as soon as we ramp up our campaign before voters start receiving ballots in about 10 days," Cornwell told the Post."

Palo Altans have historically supported school parcel taxes, but recent campaign finance reports show a lack of fundraising for the upcoming election. The Committee to Protect Palo Alto Schools has raised no money, contrasting sharply with the previous campaign in 2020, which raised over $68,000 by this time. Former board members express concern over the community's diminishing enthusiasm, especially with the district holding $100 million in reserves. The 'yes' campaign claims to have pledges from donors and plans to increase visibility with lawn signs soon.

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