Letters to the editor

Did you know that retired teachers, aides, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, school maintenance personnel and administrators have not gotten a cost of living increase for almost 20 years? Many of you are not aware that most retired teachers are not eligible to receive Social Security, and instead, a TRS pension is the primary source of income. The recent Social Security cost of living raises that helped many, do not include retired school personnel.

As a voter and taxpayer, you should know that voting for Prop 9 will not create a tax increase. With voter approval, the Texas legislature has set aside surplus funds to make this happen. Prop 9 has received unanimous legislative support from all members of the Texas House and Senate . We just need your vote for Prop 9 in order to support this much-needed retirement boost!

Please show your retired educators and the Texas Legislature that you support providing much needed financial relief for the these TRS annuitants by voting for Prop 9 in the upcoming election.

— Susan Ross Evans, 30 year art educator in Texas public high schools