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This new tax district could spur redevelopment. But some Gainesville school board members have concerns

Gainesville City Manager Bryan Lackey explains to the Gainesville City Schools Board of Education how a tax allocation district for the west side of the city will work to spur redevelopment. Some board members expressed concerns about how redevelopment might impact student enrollment and housing availability for low-income families.

12042018 schools.jpg — Gainesville City Manager Bryan Lackey explains to the Gainesville City Schools Board of Education how a tax allocation district for the west side of the city will work to spur redevelopment. Some board members expressed concerns about how redevelopment might impact student enrollment and housing availability for low-income families.

Gainesville’s school board members brought up several concerns about a new tax allocation district for the west side of the city during a Dec. 3 meeting.