Hillsborough candidates differ on proposed property tax for schools.

The proposed special property tax to support Hillsborough County Public

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Schools is turning out to be a litmus test for the eight candidates seeking election this summer to the School Board.

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“It’s obviously the number one thing on people’s minds,” said Stacy Hahn,

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An incumbent in South Tampa who faces opponent Damaris Allen,

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A longtime PTA leader and education advocate, to represent District 2.

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The tax, similar to those that already exist in Pinellas and other Florida districts,

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would levy an additional $1 on every $1,000 in assessed property value to enhance teacher pay

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And courses that include art and music. It will be on the same Aug. 23 ballot as the School Board races.

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