HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The largest school bond in state history is on the ballot for Houstonians this November.
The Houston Independent School District said its $4.4 billion bond will allow it to invest in students at all campuses without raising taxes. However, opposition from local leaders did not stop.
Houston Federation of Teachers President Jackie Anderson also joined Eyewitness News on Wednesday.
She said she doesn’t trust district leaders, including Mike Miles, to keep their promises related to the bond.
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Anderson also accused Miles of mishandling district funds and said he cannot be trusted with bond funds.
A Texas AFT poll released in August showed 77% of HISD voters did not trust Miles to manage HISD funds.
On Thursday, a bipartisan group opposed to school bonds in Houston is scheduled to hold a “No Trust, No Bond” press conference.
Among others, State Representative Cristina Morales, State Representative Jolanda Jones, Harris County Republican Party Chair Cindy Siegel, Harris County Democratic Party Chair Mike Doyle, former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston NAACP President Bishop James Dixon, and Concerned parents are expected to attend. To attend.
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