Eden Prairie Chamber Endorses School Referendum

Eden Prairie Schools are asking voters Nov. 4 to approve a tax increase. The referendum has two questions. If the first passes, school officials estimate that it would increase taxes on a home valued at $325,000 by $8 a month, or about $96 a year.

Without the first question passing, school officials say they would have to implement $10 million in cuts next year.

The second question on the referendum is dependent on the first measure being approved. If the second question were to pass as well, it would add another $5 a month. Combined the two measures would, according to school officials, raise taxes on a $325,000 home by $156 a year.

“Our business community counts on future employees to have an excellent education and knowledge as they enter the workforce,” said Pat MulQueeny, president of the Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce. “A tremendous amount of that starts in our K-12 school system and the Eden Prairie Chamber is very proud to support the upcoming school referendum.”