Poll Workers Needed For Upcoming TCS Property Tax Referendum

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Election officials are seeking poll workers for the upcoming Ad Valorem School Tax Election scheduled for Sept. 24.

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To qualify, individuals must be at least 18 years old, registered to vote in Tuscaloosa County, and available to attend a mandatory training session on Sept. 19.

At the polls, Tuscaloosa voters will decide on future funding dedicated solely to Tuscaloosa City Schools.

If the property tax increase is approved, TCS says it will equate to the typical homeowner in Tuscaloosa paying little less than $20 more per month based on a home value of $200,000.

The funding will then be used for the following initiatives:

• Guaranteed pre-K for all
• An officer in every school, all day
• Year-round art and music in elementary schools
• Drivers education, financial literacy classes in high school
• More reading/math interventionists for struggling learners
• Rigorous academics, including expanded AP classes and expanded dual-enrollment
• Expanded career and technical education.
• Retaining and recruiting educators through competitive pay
• Updating safety technology.

Those interested in serving as poll workers can apply online by clicking here.

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