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Indian River referendum fails with 53% voting against tax hike to support district growth

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Indian River’s referendum failed in a very close vote Thursday. Less than a week after the Smyrna School District’s residents voted down a $5.4 million operational referendum that would increase taxes $277 annually to the average homeowner, the Indian River School District had the same fate. READ: Smyrna operational referendum fails for 2nd straight year, would have spiked taxes $277 annually Indian River, which had its first operational referen…

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What's next for Indian River School District after failed referendum?

Voters in Sussex County's Indian River School District have rejected a proposed current expense referendum.

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Indian River referendum fails with 53% voting against tax hike to support district growth

Indian River’s referendum failed in a very close vote Thursday. Less than a week after the Smyrna School District’s residents voted down a $5.4 million operational referendum that would increase taxes $277 annually to the average homeowner, the Indian River School District had the same fate. READ: Smyrna operational referendum fails for 2nd straight year, would have spiked taxes $277 annually Indian River, which had its first operational referen…

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Indian River, Smyrna school districts reject funding referendums

Why Should Delaware Care? School referendums are the only time that Delawareans can have a direct say in their taxation rate, but they also make it harder for school districts to meet rising costs. A recent spike in failed referendums suggests a changing outlook from the public on funding any request from school districts.The Indian River and Smyrna school districts both went out for a referendum this month, and both failed to gain the support o…

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Voters Reject Indian River School District Referendum

A current expense referendum in the Indian River School District failed to pass Thursday.

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IRSD Referendum Defeated - Hoy en Delaware

Source: IRSD The Indian River School District’s current expense referendum was defeated by district residents on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The unofficial vote totals are as follows: FOR: 4,749 AGAINST: 5,424 “We are obviously disappointed with the result of the referendum but understand that this is part of the school funding process in Delaware,” Superintendent Dr. Jay Owens said. “We certainly respect the opinions and wishes of our public and …

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