Saturday, December 8, 2007

Davenport, IA sets a fabulous example!

A special community meeting on Friday shared the Davenport Promise Proposal with area residents. If approved by the city council and voters, the city would cover the tuition expenses for 2 years of community college and two years of a university, in or out of state. They indicated that the plan would be funded by the city's existing local option sales tax.

If you live in Davenport this is a great reason for you to get involved in local politics. This program is a real coup for the community and the development of it's students.

Read more at
http://www.wqad.com/Global/story.asp?S=7467347&nav=menu132_2

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