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Voter's Guide: Port Washington 2017-18 School Budget, Board Election

What you need to know for election day.

Port Washington residents will vote on the school district’s $151,222,964 proposed budget for the 2017-18 school year on Tuesday, May 16.

The proposal calls for a 3.13 percent increase in spending over the current year and carries a 2.33 percent tax levy increase, which is within the state’s tax cap.

Three candidates are running for two open seats on the Board of Education. They are:

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  • Peter Smith
  • Rachel R. Gilliar
  • David C. Kerpen

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School.

How do you plan to vote on the proposed school budget and school board election? Tell us in the comments below!

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