Brandywine School District's referendum is successful, preliminary results show large support.

Brandywine sees huge success in referendum; 76.3% vote ‘yes’

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

Brandywine School District’s operational referendum passed with flying colors Tuesday, preliminary results show. The referendum, which would raise $15,625,549 in local revenue to support ongoing district operations, was successful. Although this means the average homeowner will have a $181.75 increase in taxes for fiscal year 2025 and a $145.40 per year increase in fiscal year 2026 and beyond, the district’s …

If voted for, the annual tax increase for most Brandywine residents would be less than $200.

Brandywine to hold election in Feb. to raise taxes

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Education

The residents of Brandywine School District will have the opportunity to vote for or against a raise in taxes at a special election on Feb. 13, 2024. The district is seeking to raise $15,625,549 of local revenue “to support ongoing district operations.” If passed, those that live in the district will have their local school taxes increased a total of …