Mahtomedi Public Schools places two-question referendum on Nov. 4 ballot for operating levy and $28 million bond

Mahtomedi Public School District will place a two-question referendum before voters on Tuesday, Nov. 4 asking for an operating levy and a $28 million bond for districtwide improvements.

The district says the operating levy, identified as Question 1, would provide $575 per student to help maintain class sizes, preserve academic programs and support long-term financial stability. Question 2 is a $28,000,000 bond intended to fund safety and security work, infrastructure improvements, modern learning spaces, Americans with Disabilities Act–compliant fine arts updates and athletic upgrades.

A district staff member, the presenter, described the measures as the next step in the district’s strategic plan to advance educational priorities and sustain recent momentum. "This fall, we're taking the next step in supporting every student's success by bringing a 2 question referendum to voters," the staff member said.

The district told voters that passage of Question 2 is dependent on approval of Question 1. The district encouraged residents to "visit our website to learn more and vote on or before Tuesday, November 4." The transcript did not specify the exact ballot language, tax impact by property value, or the projected change in annual tax rates if the measures pass.

No formal board action or vote on the measures is recorded in the provided transcript excerpt; the statements in the transcript are presented as informational outreach about the upcoming ballot items.

Where to learn more: the district directed voters to its website for additional details and voting information.