• Renewal Referendum

Ballot Language

  • The Ballot Language for the November 5, 2024 General Election reads:


    CONTINUED FUNDING FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH RENEWAL OF AD VALOREM MILLAGE ELECTION

    Shall the School Board of Manatee County continue the current 1 mill ad valorem millage from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029, for: school safety and security; recruiting and retaining teachers and staff; student achievement through more instructional time and supports; early literacy programs; career and technical education; STEM, visual and performing arts, athletics; and public charter schools; with oversight by an independent citizen committee to ensure proper use of funds?

    YES, for continuation _____
    NO, against continuation _____

     

General Election Dates

  • Monday
    October 7     Voter Registration
    Deadline for
    General Election
  • Thursday
    October 24
    5pm     Deadline to Request
    "Vote by Mail" Ballot
  • Monday
    October 21 -
    Saturday
    November 2     Early Voting Dates
    8:30am to 6:30pm Daily
  • Tuesday
    November 5
    7pm     Deadline to Return
    "Vote by Mail" Ballot
  • General Election
    Tuesday
    November 5
    Polls Open
    7am-7pm

Citizens Oversight & Transparency

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Citizens Provide Oversight

  • Since Manatee County voters first approved the additional mill in 2018, a Citizens’ Financial Oversight Committee (CFOC) has overseen fiscal stewardship of accumulated funds. Annual CFOC reports, as well as meeting agendas, are available at www.manateeschools.net/CFOC.

Community Access to Annual Data

  • Detailed information demonstrating the budgeting and allocation of funds for each school year of the additional mill is available for review at: www.manateeschools.net/1mill.

Cost to Homeowners

  • Millage is used to calculate local property taxes. One mill is worth $1 for every $1,000 of assessed value. For a home worth $400,000, one mill would equal $400 a year or $33 a month (less homestead exemption).