SCOTT COUNTY, Iowa — Editor's note: This story previously stated that Durant Proposition DN passed. It did not.
Iowans across Scott County and other surrounding areas voted on a set of public measures in the March 7 special election regarding proposed taxes for upgrades and renovations to area schools.
Results were quickly made available by the Scott County Auditor's Office about an hour after the polls closed at 8 p.m.
Davenport Prop SY
Residents voted yes or no to decide if the Davenport Community School District will adopt a Revenue Purpose Statement, which will specify the use of the money it receives from the State of Iowa. The proposition says the money will go towards things like new school buildings, information technology upgrades and school safety and security.
Voters approved the proposal with a 72.59% majority YES vote.
Bettendorf Prop B
Residents voted yes or no to decide if the Bettendorf Community School District will be authorized to spend about $69 million to build new education spaces, renovate, and remodel the Middle School and build a new fitness center and expand fine arts spaces at the High School.
Voters rejected the proposal with a 58.87% majority NO vote.
Durant Proposition DN
Residents voted yes or no to decide if the Durant Community School District will be authorized to spend about $15 million to renovate its facilities and make upgrades to classrooms, theaters, gyms, offices and HVAC/electrical systems.
Voters rejected the proposal with 53.52% voting YES. However, it didn't pass. The measure needed 60% of the vote to pass.
Durant Proposition DO
Residents voted yes or no to decide if the Durant Community School District will be authorized to implement a new property tax within its area. The tax would range from $2.70 per $1,000 to $4.05 per $1,000 in taxable property.
Voters approved the proposal with a 52.48% YES vote.
Calamus-Wheatland Prop CW
Voters will vote yes or no to decide if the Calamus-Wheatland Community School District will be authorized to spend almost $8 million on a new football/track athletics complex and makes renovations and upgrades to the High School, Activities Center and Elementary Building.
Voters rejected the proposal with a 79.37% majority NO vote.
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