Mesa County School District Mill Levy Override Proposed for Safety and Education

A school district in Mesa County is seeking a Mill Levy Override to provide locally controlled funding for safety, security, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) programs. Supporters of the levy point to the district's past financial decisions, including reducing administrative positions by 21.2% and lowering annual percentage salary-step increases for upper administration, as evidence of fiscal responsibility.

The proposed Mill Levy Override would allow the school district to allocate specific local funding toward security resources and educational programs. This funding mechanism is intended to support local priorities and address current security needs in the community.