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The Ypsilanti Daily Press
Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, Michigan
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Port Huron, Mich., voters rejected a proposal to raise the school tax limit from 15 to 18 mills for new buildings, with 1,499 yes and 887 no votes despite needing two-thirds approval. Backed by city officials and groups but opposed by real estate; board plans resubmission June 12.
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Port Huron, Mich., May 9—AP—A proposal to increase the regular 15-mill tax limitation to 18 mills, turned down by Port Huron School District voters Monday, will be resubmitted at the regular school election June 12, the board of education announced Monday night. The proposal, intended to provide funds for construction of new school buildings, was backed by the city commission, labor union councils, Parent-Teacher Associations and about 20 civic organizations, but was opposed by real estate groups. Requiring a two-thirds majority under state law, it received 1,499 yes votes and 887 no votes.
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Port Huron, Mich.
Event Date
Monday, May 9
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proposal turned down with 1,499 yes votes and 887 no votes; required two-thirds majority under state law; will be resubmitted june 12.
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A proposal to increase the regular 15-mill tax limitation to 18 mills for funding new school buildings was rejected by Port Huron School District voters on Monday. It was supported by the city commission, labor union councils, Parent-Teacher Associations, and about 20 civic organizations, but opposed by real estate groups. The board of education announced Monday night it will be resubmitted at the regular school election June 12.