An informed public, we’ve always felt, is the best insurance for a good and representative decision at the polls. Provo’si public faces a responsibility right now in becoming informed on the issues for the school leeway tax election scheduled April B. One challenge is the short time remaining before the vote. School officials gave the citizenry only a month’s notice to begin with. Less than 10 days now remain. Since the school financing issue is complex, and being affected, as it is, by the state – instituted reassessM ment of property going into effect this year, the voter has considerable “cramming” to do between now and election day. The Provo School District and others can provide information; but as in any election, the voter must take the initiative in getting the facts and figures and in asking questions. Under terms of the election, school officials are asking public approval to increase the present voted leeway tax of 2.9 mills in the district up to a possible 6 mills – a 3.1 – mill authorization. They declare the extra money is needed to augment the basic education program, essentially because of the new high school scheduled to open in Edgemont in 1977, and to offset the effects of inflation. The purpose of this editorial is not to discuss the issues, but to call attention to the upcoming vote and to sources of information. Where is information available? The school district will send brochures to patrons either through the mail or with children in school. Additional brochures are available at the local schools. Some PTAs are devoting meetings to the issue. Find out when yours meets. Several news articles have appeared in the Herald both on the leeway election and on the property reappraisal; there will be others. School district officials will respond to questions by telephone or otherwise. The Rotary Club had two speakers at its meeting last week to bring out the pros and cons and provide time for questions, a good approach. Other groups are encouraged to devote meetings to the subject. The school district plans a public meeting for April 7, night before the election, wherein the proposal will be explainedand people may ask questions. Thus, everyone has an opportunity to hear of the proposal first hand. it is hoped that many will capitalize on it. Voting is an important responsibility of citizenship. Be sure to’ respond to that duty on election day, April 8.