Edwardsburg voters renew operating millage

Published 4:51 pm Friday, May 8, 2015

Voters overwhelmingly approved the renewal of Edwardsburg Public School’s 18 mill operating millage Tuesday.

The millage, which passed 926-516, is an annual renewal and does not increase taxes on homestead or agricultural properties with exemption.

Passage provides financial support to continue current programs.

Voters in Niles have approved a pair of bond proposals that will pay for $40 million worth of upgrades and improvements to buildings throughout the schools district.

The first proposal, an increase of 2.89 mills, passed 1,948 to 1,873 in Tuesday’s special election, according to unofficial results. It will raise approximately $29.7 million and cost the average taxpayer about $12 a month.

The second proposal, an increase of 1 mill, passed 1,967 to 1,838. It will raise about $10.3 million and cost the average taxpayer about $4 a month.