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Duluth voters approve both school levy questions
The Daily Duluth team
Duluth voters said yes to both school operating levy questions Tuesday. Unofficial results show Question 1 passing 25,822 to 15,190 and Question 2 passing 25,549 to 15,436. “Thank you, Duluth, for your support,” Superintendent John Magas said.
Both Duluth school levy questions passed by wide margins
Unofficial results from election night
Question 1: school operating levy
Question 2: school operating levy
Source: WDIO.com
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| Race | Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1: school operating levy | Yes, won | 25,822 | 63.0% |
| Question 1: school operating levy | No | 15,190 | 37.0% |
| Question 2: school operating levy | Yes, won | 25,549 | 62.3% |
| Question 2: school operating levy | No | 15,436 | 37.7% |
Levy one will cover the district's $3.9M deficit in year one and raise revenue by $8.3M for years two through ten. Levy two will add $3.4M a year to stabilize long-term finances. Magas pointed to rising graduation rates and enrollment.
The two levies cover a deficit now and add money later
| Question | When | What it brings |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Year one | Covers $3.9M deficit |
| Question 1 | Years two to ten | Adds $8.3M in revenue |
| Question 2 | Each year | Adds $3.4M |
Source: Fox21Online
Voters in the St. Louis County school district rejected both of their referendum questions Tuesday, while Ely's and Duluth's passed.
- County district: reviewing potential cuts
- Had both passed: more than $2.5 million a year in state aid
- Questions covered operations, transportation and technology
Sources: WDIO.com, Fox21Online, Northern News Now