Indian River's referendum failed in a very close vote Thursday.

Indian River referendum fails with 53% voting against tax hike to support district growth

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Less than a week after the Smyrna School District’s residents voted down a $5.4 million operational referendum that would increase taxes $277 annually to the average homeowner, the Indian River School District had the same fate. READ: Smyrna operational referendum fails for 2nd straight year, would have spiked taxes $277 annually Indian River, which had its first operational referendum in …

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 …

Smyrna will hold its third referendum in a year in 11 days.

Smyrna to hold operational referendum March 15, $277 avg. tax increase

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The Smyrna School District is having another referendum this year, following a failed one and successful one in 2024. A referendum is a request of taxpayers to support school districts in operations and capital projects through a ballot initiative. It means increased taxes as well. Smyrna’s referendum this year is operational, and is scheduled for Saturday, March 15th. RELATED: Smyrna …

Smyrna's second attempt at referendum in 2024 is successful.

22 votes: Smyrna School District squeezes out successful referendum

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

This is a developing story. Check back for updates. It came down to 22 votes, but the Smyrna School District had a successful referendum Thursday. The district’s first try at raising taxes through referendum was unsuccessful in early March. RELATED: Smyrna School District referendum fails Smyrna School District sought $4,162,286 from local revenue to build a new 600-student intermediate school …

Smyrna and Appoquinimink are the two school district's with unsuccessful referendums this academic year.

Smyrna School District referendum fails

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Smyrna School District’s capital and operating referendum to raise local revenue for it school’s has failed. It’s request to raise local funds was rejected at a vote of 820 “yes” and 1,129 “no” (57.9%). The other ballot option – which would authorize the district to issue bonds for capital projects like building a new intermediate school – also failed, with …