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Why does the ballot language include the statement “By voting YES on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase,” if there is no tax increase for approving the levies?

April 26, 2017Ballot increase Language voting yes

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Why does the ballot language include the statement “By voting YES on this ballot question, you are voting for a property tax increase,” if there is no tax increase for approving the levies?

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State law requires school districts to include this statement on the ballot unless a levy is being renewed during the same year it expires. This statement will be included on both ballot questions even though there will be no annual tax increase for approving the levies.