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 …
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 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 …
