Kellogg Approves Levy

Kellogg residents on Tuesday approved a two-year supplemental levy that school district officials say is needed for nuts-and-bolts operation of the schools.

The levy passed with a 57 percent majority - 524 “yes” votes to 398 opposed, according to district Superintendent Larry Curry.

All four precincts approved the levy.

The extra $842,500, collected over two years, adds $3 per month to the average property tax bill.

The district’s total budget for next year is estimated at roughly $7.4 million.

Last year’s supplemental levy was for $698,000. It was approved with 61 percent of the vote; a simple majority is needed.

It’s been years since other state and local funds have been enough to fund the district’s needs, said Curry.

, DataTimes