According to the flier that the Richland School District published for the upcoming levy, it is offering a quid pro quo to all seniors and the disabled whose annual wages are $35,000 or less for a yes vote. Vote yes and the taxes will be removed.

Whether this ability to remove or reduce the tax burden on people for one reason or another is right is irrelevant because it already has been stated.

School levies should be voted on by people who actually pay for them. The county auditor needs to work with the assessors office and the school district to identify the owners of homes and businesses then send out voting materials to them only.

The way it is set up now and has been, the renter basically commits those dollars that are to be paid. Then the renter gripes about the rent going up. Go to your favorite restaurant or cafe the prices have gone up.

Because of this quid pro quo, I advise everyone to vote no on this upcoming levy.

Lloyd Becker, Richland