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Northbrook District 28 referendum passes with 63.14%; district readies design and bond steps
Summary
Voters in Northbrook School District 28 approved the district referendum by 63.14% with about 4,152 ballots cast; district staff outlined communication tactics used, digital metrics, and next administrative steps including design work, a pre-bid meeting for Meadowbrook gym and a May 20 neighbors meeting.
Dr. Pearson, superintendent of Northbrook School District 28, announced that district voters approved the April referendum by 63.14%, drawing 4,152 votes and about a 29% turnout, well above the suburban Cook County average of 17.61%.
The vote, Dr. Pearson said, was “transformative” for students and families and the district is moving from planning to the design-and-build phase. District communications staff member Terry summarized the outreach campaign that preceded the vote and credited a combination of targeted digital content, direct mail and an active community organizing effort with boosting turnout.
Terry said, “not only did the referendum get approved by voters by 63.14, but the…
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