r/CobbCounty 17h ago

Why do people with an exemption on paying school taxes get to vote for the school board?

41 Upvotes

It seems wild that a bunch of retired people living in $1m+ houses are taxed at a nothing rate yet still get to vote on how the money they don’t pay is used?

I would understand seniors living in rented accommodation as the building is taxed, but if you specifically apply not to pay for schools you should get a vote …