Letter: School district abandons veterans
John Barry Scheu of Levittown, who was in the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1968, lobbied for the veterans school tax exemption, which the Levittown school board unanimously voted to support. Credit: Newsday / Jessica Rotkiewicz
I am disappointed that the Mineola school district didn't approve the school tax break for veterans.
Many school districts gave their veterans this tax break. The school board always wants us to vote yes on the school budget, but when it's time to help our veterans -- many of whom are old and on a fixed income -- they say no.
I hope veterans and their friends and family will take notice.
Artie Adair, Albertson
Editor's note: The writer served in the Vietnam War.
