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The developers are organized and represent a concentrated source of power to developers. In fact they have a playbook on how to deal with school impact fee debates.

Here is a snapshot.

"What to do if an Impact Fee Seems Inevitable:

Suggest alternative mechanisms for the financing of public infrastructure.

Provide economic data to demonstrate the influence that impact fees have on housing affordability in an effort to lower the impact fee and/or transfer the timing of the payment of the impact fee further in the development and building process.

Groups Likely to Support the Home Builders Association Position

It may also be advantageous to proactively communicate with business clubs, labor, housing, civil rights, and property owner groups. Local commercial and residential homebuilders and developers may also be a source of support.

Groups Likely to Oppose the Home Builders Association Position

It is likely that in an effort to discourage or limit community growth, antidevelopment organizations and groups may strongly oppose the efforts of HBAs. It is prudent to stay abreast of the current events of these groups and communicate periodically with the leaders of antidevelopment groups."

According to them, anyone who wants a better quality of living and asks them to pay their fair share is considered "antidevelopment".

Let's reject this false premise, keep pushing and get more support!