Smyrna's operational referendum failed with nearly 60% of voters choosing against a tax increase that would bolster the district's budget.

Smyrna operational referendum fails for 2nd straight year, would have spiked taxes $277 annually

Jarek RutzEducation, Headlines

Smyrna School District‘s $5.4 million operational referendum that would increase taxes $277 annually to the average homeowner failed over the weekend. There were 3,620 votes: 2,153 (59.48%) were against the proposal, and 1,467 (40.52%) were voted in favor. “Thank You, Smyrna Community,” the district said in a released statement. “We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who supported …

Colonial's referendum will take place Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Colonial details Feb. 29 referendum to raise revenue

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Colonial School District is the latest to detail an operating and capital referendum to be held early next year. In the district’s school board meeting Tuesday night, the board voted a phased approach to a local tax increase, with a spike of 25 cents per $100 of assessed property value in fiscal year 2025, 10 cents in fiscal year 2026 …