Traverse City Record-Eagle

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February 26, 2009

Voters renew school operating millage

FROM STAFF REPORTS

KALKASKA -- A non-homestead operating millage renewal for Kalkaska Public Schools passed by a margin of 79 percent to 21 percent in a special election.

The three-year, 18-mill request, levied on businesses and second homes within district limits, was approved 538 to 145 on Tuesday, according to unofficial results from the Kalkaska County clerk's office.

It will generate about $5.9 million for the district.

"We need it to operate," Superintendent Lee Sandy said. "(Voters) support what we're doing, and that's a good sign."

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