Linn County approves local option sales tax for schools
About 40 supporters celebrate as Linn County voters pass the Linn County local option sales tax, yielding an estimated 258 to 264 million dollars for district infrastructure and technology. Cedar Rapids and area residents see property tax relief linked to the measure, with strongest backing in Mount Vernon and Marion and notable opposition from antitax groups and specific precincts.
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Linn County Referendum Fails With 43 No Votes
Voting results show 43 residents in Linn County voting no on the measure. No further details or totals provided in readable text. Contact writer at gazette communications for more information.
Johnson County approves SILO school infrastructure tax
Johnson County voters approve the SILO local option sales tax to fund school construction. The measure will raise about 137 million over 10 years, with the Iowa City district receiving roughly 102 million for two elementary schools and a new high school, amid debate over tax impact and waste.
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Town City
Fred Loeb
Mona Shaw
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West High School
South East Junior High
Johnson County Jesuits and the South East gym plan
Johnson County and South East district officials outline using about half of SE LO funds for three new schools. Projections show 1,100 additional elementary students in four years. land is purchased and buildings expected within years. Solan district aims for a new elementary and renovation at a $13 million cost to open by 2011-12. Clear Creek Amana prioritizes an elementary school, roof work, parking and tech upgrades with SILO money.
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Local option tax history in Linn and Johnson counties
A review of LOST and SILO votes shows Linn and Johnson counties repeatedly rejected or approved local option taxes for infrastructure. Key dates include Oct 5 1999 Cedar Rapids bond approval for schools, Nov 5 1985 widespread rejections, and Oct 2 2001 shifts after earlier results.
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Johnson Counties
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Robins
Hiawatha
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
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Culver weighs statewide school tax bill amid voter doubt
Voters like Marvin Orte of Iowa City express skepticism about new taxes as turnout in Linn and Johnson counties trails. Projections show the plan could raise 258 to 264 million dollars in Linn and 137 million in Johnson over ten years. Gov Culver supports local control but open to a statewide SILO if lawmakers pass a bill.
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Orte
Iowa City
Linn County
Johnson County
Iowa Department of Revenue
Margaret Buckton
Iowa Association of School Boards
Buckton
Chet Culver
Culver
Brad Anderson
Anderson
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