District 197 has an bond referendum on the ballot May 8. They’re asking for $117 million for additions, renovations, and repairs at all schools.
So how much is this going to cost and what does it mean? Let’s take a look.
How Much Will It Go Up?
For a median value home ($237,200), your taxes will go up $87 per year, or $7 per month.
The district has a handy chart showing how much we’re paying right now:

The proposed bond will increase taxes on a home valued at $200,000 by $77 per year. On this chart, that would raise us to $819, and past Inver Grove Heights by a whopping $20. We’d still be well below most of our neighbors and other metro districts.
It’s not a big increase. Continue reading District 197’s 2018 Bond Referendum: Vote Yes