The Truth About Franklin’s Rising Taxes

Franklin families are feeling the squeeze. Year after year, property taxes continue to rise—yet many residents are asking the same question: Where is all the money going? Despite massive tax hikes, our schools continue to struggle with test scores, graduation rates, and preparing students for the future. Families cannot afford this level of runaway spending.

Taxes Without Results

The most recent tax increase was a burden that hit every household in Franklin. Parents, seniors, and working families are paying more, but our students are not receiving the educational excellence they deserve in return. Instead of smart investments in core subjects like math, reading, and science, too many dollars are being lost in bloated budgets and questionable priorities.

Why Our Candidates Are Different

The team of Martin Czebotar, Nita Villuri, and Catherine Barrier is running for the Franklin Township Board of Education to bring accountability back to spending and restore balance for taxpayers. Each candidate brings unmatched expertise:

• Martin Czebotar knows how to budget line by line, uncovering waste, and finding efficiencies—skills honed in his professional career that will directly benefit Franklin families.

• Nita Villuri is a data-driven problem solver who believes every budget decision must be tied to measurable student success. She brings the discipline to hold the district accountable for results.

• Catherine Barrier combines educational insight with leadership experience, ensuring that funds are prioritized where they matter most—supporting teachers, strengthening classrooms, and improving student outcomes.

  
  

Restoring Balance for Families

Our candidates understand that Franklin cannot continue on this path of ever-rising taxes with little to show for it. They are committed to restoring balance by:

• Cutting unnecessary spending and eliminating waste.

• Prioritizing funds for core academics.

• Demanding transparency and accountability in every financial decision.

Franklin families deserve schools that deliver a high-quality education without breaking the bank. With Czebotar, Villuri, and Barrier, we can protect both our students’ futures and our taxpayers’ wallets.