The Gillett School Referendum Passed - What You Need to Know

After two failed attempts Gillett finally passes School Referendum

On November 6, 2018 residents of the Gillett School District approved a referendum to raise $1.8 million in property taxes over the next three years.

This was the third referendum the Gillett School District has had in the past 2 1/2 years, two of which failed to pass in 2016.

“The referendum is needed to cover a shortfall in funding due to the low revenue limit and to maintain current educational programming and student opportunities. In a community survey conducted in April 2018, the majority of residents supported a referendum to maintain current programs and services for the next three years.” - Posted by the Gillett School Districts Website

Voting Data

What Happens Now?

For district residents the tax rate will increase an estimated $1.12 per $1,000 equalized value for the next three years.

Based on local housing data this will increase property taxes for district residents an average of $70-$100 a year per household.

Learn more about the Gillett School District Referendum here

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