An Awful Lot of Money
Though the candidates for town board gave similar responses to most questions, voters were presented with a stark contrast between school board candidates Larry Gauvreau and Rhonda Lennon.
One of the main differences between the incumbent Gauvreau and challenger Lennon is their views on the $427 million CMS bond referendum.
Gauvreau told the audience the bond is “as misprioritized this time as it was in 2002.” He said the bond won’t relieve crowding in North Mecklenburg schools fast enough because it won’t ensure that enough schools are built in one of the county’s fastest-growing regions.
Lennon said she “reluctantly” supports the bond, although it is “an awful lot of money.” Lennon said she believes the bond will adequately support growth in North Mecklenburg and reduce dependability on mobile units.