Had East Ramapo gotten more money (I.E. Fair Market value) for the closed school they sold, then taxes would not have needed to be raised so much.
Backroom deals hurt, even if they are for a “good” cause. Now the results come back around.
The Wall Street Journal has an article on the election, for those that are interested. http://www.theyeshivaworld.com/news/General+News/92512/Spring-Valley%27s-School-Board-Election-Fight-Heats-Up-Between-Orthodox-%26-Public-School-Candidates.html