A look at school tax referendums in Minneapolis, statewide

Minneapolis school referendum signs
A house in the Seward neighborhood of Minneapolis displays a sign in favor of the district's tax referendum campaign on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016.
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On November 8, Minneapolis is voting on whether to extend an existing property tax levy to increase the funding of Minneapolis Public Schools. Donald McFarland is the campaign manager of the "Vote Yes for Kids" referendum campaign. He talked about the tax proposal and how it will be used to reduce class sizes.

Also on the program was Greg Abbott of the Minnesota Schools Board Association to discuss school ballot measures statewide.

To hear the full conversation, click the play button above.

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