(Grand Forks, ND) -- Voters in the Grand Forks School District rejected both a bond measure and a property tax mil levy increase last night.
Results of the election from the Grand Forks School District:
Question 1: “Shall Grand Forks Public School District No. 1 of Grand Forks County, North Dakota, issue its general obligation bonds in the amount not to exceed $86,000,000 maturing within a maximum of 20 years, resulting in an estimated additional millage of 21.95 mills, equal to $21.95 on each $1,000 of taxable valuation for the first taxable year, for the purpose of providing funds, together with any other funds available, to construct and equip a new K-8 school building; to demolish school buildings; to renovate, remodel and improve school buildings; and to otherwise improve and renovate school property.”
• Yes: 1,658
• No: 3,758
Question 2: “Shall the school building fund levy of Grand Forks Public School District No. 1 of Grand Forks County, North Dakota, be increased from 10 mills to 20 mills as permitted by Section 57-15-16 of the North Dakota Century Code.”
• Yes: 2,942
• No: 2,476
Each question needed 60% to pass.