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Prop 207 permanently locks Arizona into this social experiment at the expense of our kids, our roads, and our economy. The industry gets rich while Arizonans suffer the consequences.

Having been raised in a small western Kansas community with a unified school district, I was shocked that there wasn’t a unified district here and figured it just made perfect sense to consolidate. It wasn’t until all the facts were analyzed and specifics presented that I came to realize that consolidation was a bad idea.

What you can give very soon is your insistence on independence, your “No” vote on consolidation, so that Mingus Union can remain the special, self-governing place it is, a place that attracts excellent people, who know that sometimes a home, just a small one, is exactly what you need.

As a Verde Valley, we should come together and do what’s best for kids. K-12 districts build relationships with students, parents, and community members that last for 13 crucial years in their lifetime.

Many airports under the same FAA guidance charge landing fees and some waive the fee under certain conditions such as purchasing fuel.

I'm voting for a return of our troops from foreign countries and the end to America's involvement in foreign conflicts.

Sixty years ago was the last time we had major change in the delivery system of primary and secondary education of our school districts. A lot has changed since the formation of our union high school district.

As a junior at the U of A in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become apparent how connected we are as a community, and not always in a good way.

As a supporter of consolidation, I am taken back by the rumors that I have been hearing as to why you should not support consolidation.

As one of the neighbors of the tiny home project, you might be interested to know that the town approved the design only for the property Darin Dinsmore doesn’t own.

As a born-again, retired minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, now as a layman, I am ashamed as to the reasons the pastors of the churches of Cottonwood held that they could not, as a group, or even individually, cooperate with the National March and Day of Prayer for Our Country.

Early this morning I went to gas up my car. I tossed the keys in the car, fueled up, finished that, and then discovered that I had apparently tossed the keys hard enough to lock the entire car. What to do?

Twelve years ago, I put a bumper sticker on the outside of my six-subject binder that barely fit in my locker.

This vote is important. This vote has the ability to mold the future of education in Clarkdale, Jerome, and Cottonwood for decades to come.

Please do not sit on your hands, or not care but rather exercise your right and responsibility by voting.

I support consolidation because I believe we can elevate education of our students in our community through a more collaborative unified model.

The formation of a new consolidated district would be governed by one board with one vision and mission. One governing body could provide the direction and focus to ensure that curriculum and instruction methods are aligned and facilitate the best educational experiences and outcomes for all students PreK-12.

A previous writer reminded us of her last words to her grandaughter:  “My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.”

“The American people are perfectly capable of having their say on this issue, so let’s give them a voice. Let’s let the American people decide."

Sadly, I’m taking my business elsewhere.

Again thanks to the people of Cottonwood and the excellent staff of your community pool who make my time there so relaxing and comfortable.

We have a moral obligation to protect our citizens, and especially our young people. Please vote down this referendum.

Is this Operation Trident or something from Cottonwood’s education governing boards?

We will be voting “NO” on the consolidation of Mingus Union High School District No.4 and Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District No 6.

I am writing in support of the school consolidation/unification of the Cottonwood Oak Creek School District and the Mingus Union School District and respectively request your “yes” vote on the Nov. 3, 2020 election.