Editor, the Record:

Editor, the Record:

In regards to the question should we vote yes or no on the issue of property taxes paying for the new Northampton Community College, my answer is a big fat resounding no.

We pay for grades K-12. Elementary through high school is required by law. College is a privilege.

Taxes are already ridiculously high in Monroe County, in comparison to the amount of yearly income of residents working locally. We struggle every year to pay our taxes which consume a large portion of our yearly income.

Residents are losing or selling their homes and moving because they can't afford to pay the property taxes. The last thing this county needs is more of a tax burden.

If NCC wants a new college they should foot the bill. If they can't, then they need to reconsider building or find the money elsewhere. Vote no on Nov. 3.