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Jefferson Parish backs tax for teacher pay raises Source: nola.com - May 6, 2019 With a new School Board, new superintendent and new goal to improve academic performance from a C grade to an A in five years, Jefferson Parish voters agreed Saturday (May 4) to raise property taxes for public education by $28.8 million. Approval with 72% of votes cast came 18 months after voters narrowly rejected a $27 million tax increase for the school system. Category: General Business |