2022 Chelsea property tax referendum

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The 2022 Chelsea property tax referendum was held in Chelsea on July 12, 2022 to determine whether to establish a municipal property tax, at a rate of 12.5 mills to fund an independent public school system separate from Shelby County Schools.

The Chelsea City Council approved a motion on May 3 to schedule a public referendum. Alternative funding proposals ranging from a 20-mill property tax

Turnout for the referendum was 34% of registered voters, or 10% more than had voted in any single election in the city's history. The result of the election was a clear rejection of the proposal.

Results

  • No, 3,196 votes (87.3%)
  • Yes, 467 votes (12.7%)

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