Proposed Tax Increase in Brentwood Schools Draws Financial Support from Community

That's according to campaign finance reports filed with the Missouri Ethics Commission last week and in February. Documents show that the commitee, which is named Brentwood Citizens for Excellence, raised $4,321 in donations. 

The committee, which lists Mark Womer and Michael Slatin as treasurers, formed in early February.

Proposition K would increase the school district operating tax levy ceiling by 75 cents. That's about $83 for a $100,000 home, notes a previous Patch report.

Residents familiar with the names and faces in the Brentwood School District will recognize many of the contributors to the commitee. Supporters include school board members, administrators and teachers. 

More information about contributors is included in a table below.

Of the thousands raised, the committee spent about $1,801 on office supplies, yard signs, fliers and postcards. 

As we approach the April 2 election, where do you stand on Proposition K? Let us know in the comments.

 

CONTRIBUTIONS TO "BRENTWOOD CITIZENS FOR EXCELLENCE" COMMITTEE CONTRIBUTOR CITY AMOUNT Brentwood Teachers and Support Association Brentwood $500 Keith Rabenberg, school board director Brentwood $500 Kromm Rikimaru and Johansen Inc. Olivette $500 Brentwood Educators Organization Brentwood $300 David Faulkner, superintendent Brentwood $300 Amie Jones Brentwood $250 Michelle Hassemer, school board director Brentwood $200 Kerry Trostel Brentwood $200 Mike Slatin Brentwood $165 Donna Baudendistel Brentwood $100 James Curran Brentwood $100 Regina Gahr, school board director Brentwood $100 Joseph Hembree, former school board director Brentwood $100 Joan Oakley Overland $100 Christa Jones Sullivan $100 Donna Rugraff St. Charles $100 Katrina Sommer, school board director Brentwood $100 Julie Sperry St. Charles $100 Todd Ingersoll Brentwood $50 Kellie Smoller Brentwood $50 John Blase Richmond Heights $50 Ed Johnson St. Louis $50 Mark Womer Brentwood $50 Katrina Harper, school board director Brentwood $40 Nancy Stoverink Brentwood $40 Barbara Gill Brentwood $30 Joanne Sivier Brentwood $30 Jeen Steigler Washington $30 Lynne Devaughan Brentwood $25 Ed Wright, Jr. Brentwood $25 Robin Duntze Brentwood $25 Daniel Strieker Brentwood $25 Michelle Turner Brentwood $25 Donna Knobbe St. Louis $20 Rachel Beard-Curran Brentwood $20