I don't believe that anyone should be constrained from eligibility for public office based on whether they have children in the public schools, and, beyond that, any law with that intent would likely violate the civil rights of potential office seekers. As far as the taxation-without-representation arguement, it is, bluntly, a load of crap. You have a right to vote for the people who levy the taxes, and, in many areas, you may vote directly on school taxes. End of story. Or not quite--you, as citizens of the republic are required to provide, and pay for, public education, whether you use it or not, whether you like it or not. If your elected representatives fail to do that, the courts will step in and do it, and make you pay for it. As far as the sale of land intended for public schools to private developers--our county executive withdrew from the governor's race shortly after it was revealed that he was involved in a deal of that type, and the rumor is that, after his term is over, he will be prosecuted. Too many these days have forgotten that a public office is a public trust.
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