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Final Vote on 2026-2027 Budget and Tax Rate
The Winona ISD board is scheduled to hold a workshop and then vote to adopt the new budget and property tax rate for the 2026-2027 school year. This is the most important vote of the year for taxpayers, as it determines the size of their school property tax bill. Residents should pay close attention to whether the board adopts the ‘no-new-revenue’ rate—the rate that would raise the same amount of money as the previous year—or a higher rate that increases the total tax burden on the community, even if rising property values allow them to claim they are ‘lowering the rate’.
Response
SHOW UP & SPEAK UP: Attend the meeting and sign up for public comment. Ask the board to adopt the no-new-revenue tax rate. Since contact information is not provided, check the district’s official website for board member emails and tell them: ‘My property tax bill is high enough. Please vote for the no-new-revenue tax rate.’
💰 Impact: Potential tax increase if the adopted rate exceeds the no-new-revenue rate.
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