Tag: referendum

Crowd gathered for the dedication of the West St. Paul Sports Complex

1984: West St. Paul Votes to Create Sports Complex

On May 22, 1984, West St. Paul voted in a referendum to create the West St. Paul Sports Complex. At a total cost of $1.1 million, the park turned 20 acres into sports fields, playground, concession stand, and a horseshoe pavilion.

1988: Students Walk Out to Protest Failed Tax Vote

On Oct. 19, 1988, some 500 students walked out of class at Henry Sibley High School to protest a failed vote that would likely lead to severe cuts.

2023 Property Tax Statement from Dakota County

Two Tax Levies on the Ballot for ISD 197 Voters

ISD 197 voters will consider two tax levies, one for new operating funds and another to renew an existing technology levy.

Who’s Running: 2023 ISD 197 School Board Election

This fall’s off-year election will include four seats on the ISD 197 school board and likely two tax referendums. We’ll track who’s running.

1999: Voters Decide on Dakota County’s Northern Service Center

In 1999, a special election determined if West St. Paul would host the Dakota County Northern Service Center. The issue sparked heated debate that popped up again more than 20 years later.

West St. Paul Charter Commission meeting

Charter Commission Recap: Jan. 26, 2020

West St. Paul’s Charter Commission passed three amendments expanding the mayor’s voting power, adding seats to the Charter Commission, and clarifying eligible votes.

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