Voters pass WBCSD levy
Nick Ivie Hagadone News Network | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 10 months AGO
PRIEST RIVER — The West Bonner County School District will be able to conduct business as usual for the next two years after voters approved a $3 million levy proposal on Tuesday by a margin of 1,023 votes in favor to 743 against, or 58 percent.
A simple majority, 50 percent plus one vote, was required for passage of the two-year proposal.
Out of 10 polling places, Priest Lake produced the most overwhelming show of support with 52 votes in favor compared to only eight against, or 87 percent. On a larger scale the Lamb Creek District saw 116 votes in favor compared to only 37 against, or 76 percent.
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