Troy District 30-C will review ‘next steps’ after Joliet, Shorewood voters say no to tax referendum

Unofficial election results show Troy Community School District 30-C’s tax increase referendum failing among Shorewood and Joliet voters. The district had asked voters to increase the limiting tax rate 0.45%.The limiting rate, under Illinois law, is the maximum amount a school district can increase its tax rate in a given year without going to a vote. Revenue from these taxes is used to pay for day-to-day operating expenses within the district, as opposed to new construction or facility improvements.The Will County Clerk’s office reported the referendum failed to pass with only 45.69% of the votes supporting the measure, with 100% of precincts reporting. Only three of the 21 precincts voted in support of the measure.“We respect the decision made by our voters at the polls and thank all residents who engaged in the dialogue regarding our district’s financial needs,” said Superintendent Paul Schrik on Wednesday. “While this outcome creates significant budgetary constraints in the face of