As the levy committee chairman for Pasco Citizens for Better Schools, I am writing in support of the Pasco School District.

You can show your support to the employees and students it serves by voting "Yes" in the levy election on Feb. 14. Ballots were mailed to registered voters last week. Voter registration is available up to Feb. 6.

The levy is a replacement tax -- not a new tax. There are matching funds provided by the state called "levy equalization dollars." We are able to receive these funds only if the levy passes. These funds make up about 22 percent of the school district's budget for operations to educate and grow our students into taxpaying citizens.

Your "Yes" vote will pay for security, books, librarians, utilities, transportation, insurance and much more. Let's continue to show our belief that education is critical for our children's success and ultimately our community.

Michael A. Miller, Pasco