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Seguin ISD voters turn down request to help get it out of the RED
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Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
(Seguin) – It’s back to the drawing board for the Seguin ISD after voters said “no” to Prop A which would have been key to solving its $4 million deficit. The Seguin ISD was hoping that voters would consider lowering the tax rate by saying “yes” to its Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election (VATRE). District officials say because of legislation, they have to ask the voters to approve a lower tax rate, so that they can take in more money from the state. Tuesday’s decision by the voters now puts continued strain on the current budget. Seguin ISD Superintendent Dr. Veronica Vijil says it was not
Dodgen to return as city mayor Cindy Aguirre-Herrera
the outcome they were hoping for. “I have to say it’s disappointing. I mean in a word, it’s disappointing. We worked hard and we knew that this was important for the school district, for public education and it just didn’t go our way today,” said Vijil. Red, pg. 4
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(Seguin) – City of Seguin voters are giving Mayor Donna Dodgen another four years in office. Dodgen on Tuesday defeated challenger Francisco Luciano “Frank” Herrera. Dodgen received 6585 of the votes cast while Herrera trailed with 3,238 votes. Dodgen says she appreciates the continued support and looks forward to this next chapter. She says not only is the city growing but it’s growing in the right direction. “This is so very exciting, and
you know, I just have to say how I’m appreciative of the community –– of Seguin, blessing me again for another four years and saying yes, let’s keep moving forward, let’s keep the momentum that we have going. And just making us a better place to live, play and work. I mean it's just awesome. We have lots of work still to do and I truly appreciate the confidence,” said Dodgen. This will mark Dodgen’s second term in office.