Arizona Voters Support Sales Tax Continuation to Fund Public Education
Poll shows high level of support as well as demands for reform

(PressMethod) - Seven out of 10 Arizona voters support the continuation of the existing one-cent sales tax to fund public education.
That was among the findings of a poll commissioned by a number of educational and business organizations released today.
"Support for continuation of the tax is broad-based, with Independents, Republicans, and Democrats all in favor," said Dr. Bruce Merrill of Merrill Research, who conducted the poll.
"Voters seem to understand that the key to a solid education system is stable funding, school performance, and accountability," said Ann-Eve Pedersen , President of the Arizona Education Parent Network. "With stable funding, educational institutions will be able to plan and implement strategies to improve student achievement and outcomes."
This past summer, a number of groups representing various business, parent, and education community perspectives came together with the goal of improving Arizona 's educational outcomes. Organizations providing input included Education Breakthrough Network, Arizona Business and Education Coalition, Arizona Education Parent Network, Arizona School Boards Association, Arizona Education Association, Teach for America, and Stand for Children, among others.
In addition to meeting Arizona 's future public education needs, education groups are concerned by the pending expiration of Prop. 100 and the education funding gap it will create.

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