Voters approve new tax for Broward school referendum

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Broward voters on Tuesday agreed to double a special school tax that would go toward increasing teacher salaries, school security officers and mental health resources.

The victory came despite some doubts over whether it had enough support — given the steep rise in rent and inflation costs, combined with how some people are leery of trusting the district with another round of extra money. The referendum needed more than 50% to pass.

Broward’s School District had asked voters to approve an increase from $50 per $100,000 in taxable property value that they pay now to $100 for every $100,000 on their yearly property tax bills. It was a four-year referendum, from June 2023 through 2027.

It was the second four-year round of special school taxes, in addition to what voters were already paying. Four years ago, the tax was approved by 64% of voters, raising $115 million per year.

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1. My hat is off to Broward County voters.

They obviously have a sense of values.