Issue 131: ½% School District Income Tax
- Generates $2.3 million revenue annually
- Taxes earned income only
- No tax on investment income, pensions, or social security
- $20.83/month per $50,000 annual income
- Provides residents with a “safety net” - if your income goes down, so do your school taxes
- Not related to RITA taxes- all people who reside within the school district and have an earned income will pay this tax
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS FOR #131
3,845 (34%) FOR
7,347 (66%) AGAINST
Issue 132: 4.9 Mill Property Tax
- Generates $2.1 million revenue annually
- Tax based on property valuation
- First request for operating funds since 1999
- $12.51/month on $100,000 home
- Provides a consistent stream of revenue
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS FOR #132
3,714 (34%) FOR
7,224 (66%) AGAINST
The $4.4 million raised by these two levies will…..
- Provide funds for transportation, textbooks, classroom support, energy expenses and utility bills
- Reduce class sizes
- Attract and retain high caliber teachers needed to support instructional excellence
- Prevent reductions in current programs and services
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