St. Paul election results: Voters approve school referendum, ballot question

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - Voters in St. Paul went to the polls on Tuesday and approved two ballot questions, including a school funding referendum and a question about civil fines.

St. Paul administrative citations ballot question results

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The Administrative Citations initiative, which was approved, would help grant authority for the city to issue civil fines for violations instead of only relying on criminal citations. The proposed change, which received a unanimous 7-0 vote from the City Council in late 2024 with the support of Mayor Melvin Carter, aims to create a more balanced system and avoid overcriminalization.

St. Paul school district funding referendum

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St. Paul Public Schools' operating levy request, which was approved, would "help protect our academically challenging and engaging programs so every student can access the opportunities they deserve," according to the district.

The levy would generate approximately $37.2 million per year in additional revenue for the district, and would be approximately $26 more per month or $309 per year in property taxes for a St. Paul home valued at $289,200, the district states.