Strong Schools, Strong City

Minneapolis voters have an opportunity in the 2024 election to make an investment in our schools, in our city, and in our kids. Vote Yes to bring greatly needed resources to Minneapolis Public Schools.

About the Ballot Question

The Minneapolis general election ballot (Election Day is Nov. 5 with early voting starting on Sept. 20) will include a “School District Question” which will ask voters to repeal an existing technology levy and replace it with one that would provide an additional $20 million annually for 10 years.

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There are many ways to help support our campaign to ensure MPS has the critical resources it needs to serve our kids and community.

Show your support

Lawn signs are a great and easy way to raise awareness with your neighbors about the importance of voting yes this election. 

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Learn More

  • A successful tech levy question would generate an additional $20 million annually for MPS’ technology operations, which would allow that amount to be used for other purposes.

  • The projected property tax increase on a residential homestead with a value of $350,000 is approximately $8 per month. A full projected tax impact of all property classes (residential, commercial, industrial), can be found on the MPS website.

  • Like schools districts across the metro and state (see results of a 2024 budget survey from the Association of Metropolitan School Districts here), MPS is impacted by rising costs, high inflation, and the effects of decades of chronic underfunding public education, especially for Special Education and English Learner services.

  • The new revenue would fully fund MPS’ technology budget, which means the $20 million in general funds currently spent on technology, could be used for other purposes. Given the district’s budget challenges, this likely means preventing cuts to existing programs and services, but the ultimate decision would be made by MPS.

  • Not by itself. MPS leaders have shared that many strategies, including asking voters for increased revenue, will be necessary. We’re focused on the tech levy part of this plan.