Richfield School Board Elections Results Are In

RICHFIELD, MN — Voters approved both referendums authorizing a property tax increase and additional funding for Richfield Public Schools Tuesday. With all nine precincts reported, the two ballot measures both won with more than 75 percent of the votes.

Voters also elected Christine M. Maleck, Peter Toensing, Timothy K. Pollis to at-large positions in the school board election.

Referendum question No. One

SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #280)
Revoking Existing Referendum Revenue Authorization; Approving New Authorization

The board of Independent School District No. 280 (Richfield Public Schools) has proposed to revoke the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization of $964.60 per pupil and to replace that authorization with a new authorization of $1,414.60 per pupil. The proposed new referendum revenue authorization would be applicable for ten years, beginning with taxes payable in 2018, unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law.

Shall the school district's existing referendum revenue authorization be revoked and the increase in the revenue proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 280 be approved?

BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Referendum question No. 2

Approval of School District Bond Issue

Shall the board of Independent School District No. 280 (Richfield Public Schools) be authorized to issue its general obligation school building bonds in an amount not to exceed $86,800,000 to provide funds for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including the completion of construction or remodeling at all school sites and facilities to provide a more secure and safe learning environment; completion of various deferred maintenance projects at existing school sites and facilities; completion of parking lot reconfigurations and drop off and traffic flow improvements; the completion of construction, renovation or maintenance of classrooms, labs, cafeterias, kitchens, restrooms and administrative or other instructional spaces at all facilities; and construction of improvements to provide appropriate access within all facilities to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.

Witnessing Election Fraud or Voter Intimidation

Anyone with questions about voter intimidation can call the Department Of Justice Voting Rights Hotline at (800) 253-3931.

Voters can reach the Minnesota Secretary of State office with questions or concerns at the following numbers:

• Twin Cities Metro Area: (651) 215-1440
• Greater MN: 1-877-600-VOTE (8683)

Don't know where to vote? Use the Polling Place Finder to locate your polling place.

Haven't registered yet? In Minnesota, residents can register or update their registration on Election Day at your polling place. You will need proof of residence to register. Learn more about registering when you vote.

Stay with Patch Tuesday for full election results as they come in.

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