Miami-Dade County School Board Referendum Renewal of Existing Ad Valorem Levy for Teachers, Instructional Personnel, Student Safety and Security
What your vote means
A YES vote continues the existing 1-mill school property tax from July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2031.
A NO vote lets the 1-mill school tax end when its current approval runs out.
Our one-line summary of the official wording.
In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- This keeps an existing 1-mill school property tax for four more years, from July 2027 to June 2031. source: miamidade.gov
- The money would go to teacher and staff pay and to school safety, including at charter schools, with a citizen committee watching how it is spent. source: miamidade.gov
- Money: 1 mill = $100 a year for every $100,000 of taxable property value (Illustration only). source: axios.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Antonio White, president, United Teachers of Dade: "The referendum is not a luxury or an extra. It's the heartbeat that keeps this district running." source: axios.com
- Rene Garcia, Miami-Dade County Commissioner: "The reality is, this tax has worked." source: axios.com
Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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In each side's own words where we could find them, quoted or summarized with a link to the source. We don't endorse either side.
What you will see on your ballot
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