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Princeton City Schools asks Lincoln Heights residents to back May 6 emergency levy
Summary
Princeton City Schools representatives briefed Lincoln Heights council on a May 6 emergency levy described as a "6.61" measure for 10 years that the district says would add about $231 per $100,000 market value to homeowners and could force staff cuts or school closures if it fails.
Representatives from Princeton City Schools addressed the Lincoln Heights council on Monday to describe a May 6 emergency levy they say is needed to preserve district programs and staffing. "This levy is going to be a 6.61. It is an emergency levy," the district representative said, adding the levy would run for 10 years and that, "for every $100,000 market value will be another $231 in taxes."
Princeton officials told council the district has become a levy district as state funding has been reallocated and that regular levies may be required every three to four years to sustain operations. The presenter outlined possible consequences if voters reject the measure, saying the district may have to cut positions and that, in the worst case, an elementary school could be shut down to balance the budget.
District representatives asked for support and outreach from the village; council members said they have a history of supporting Princeton levies and that they would continue to provide information to residents. The village did not take formal action on the district levy at the meeting; the presentation served as information and as an appeal to residents to vote on May 6.
