Referendum

Local school districts will be asking voters for a property tax increase on the May ballot.

Voters head to the polls Tuesday for the primary election. Seven Republicans are vying for the District 1 Congressional seat currently held by Democrat Frank Mrvan, who's seeking reelection.

Valparaiso Community Schools is making the final push for its operating referendum. Superintendent Dr. Jim McCall says the district has a tremendous amount of support heading into the May 3 ballot.

Valparaiso Community Schools' property tax referendum has gotten the city council's support. On May 3, voters will be asked to renew the school district's 2015 referendum for another eight years but at a lower maximum rate, going from more than 20 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to less than 15 cents. A resolution supporting that effort was unanimously approved during Monday's council meeting.

Voters in the Valparaiso school district will consider a property tax referendum this spring. The school board Monday agreed to put an operating referendum on the May 3 ballot.

The Valparaiso School Board will decide Monday whether to put an operating referendum on the May 3 ballot. If approved, the measure would renew the school district's 2015 referendum for another eight years but at a lower maximum rate, going from more than 20 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to less than 15 cents.

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