‘We’re all in this together’

BY KENDRA DAVIS

There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. Amidst it all, I’m so glad to be clear on one issue: Cape needs a new middle school.

I wasn’t always clear on this issue. Before the recent referendum, I learned more about the plans, needs and the long-term financial implications of the “Middle Ground” proposal. After doing so, I felt fully confident and informed in the decision to vote “Yes.” It is abundantly clear to me that our students, and our town, deserve better schools. It is also clear to me that the proposed plan makes the best and most effi cient use of our tax dollars.

I also recently learned that Cape Elizabeth voted to build a new school in 1934, at the height of one of the worst economic periods in history. We’ve been here before — faced with tough decisions and called upon to take action for a better future — even if it hurts today. We need to do a lot of that right now, and we can start here at home. The proposed plan will benefit generations of families in our town and create a lasting legacy of which we can all be proud. I hope my friends and neighbors will keep an open mind and dig into the details. And while I personally hope you come to the same conclusion I have, I hope everyone can make a truly informed decision that they feel is best for our town.

We’re all in this together!