Day: April 17, 2025
Parents ask county to raise taxes for schools
TAXES FOR SCHOOLS: Christina Shimrock holds a megaphone at a walk-in March 19 for third-grader Alex Small, who reads a letter written by his classmates at Claxton Elementary about why public schools should be fully funded. Shimrock is now spearheading a parent-led movement asking the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners to raise taxes for Asheville City Schools. Photo courtesy of Shimrock
