Manchester School District Local Tax Cap and SAU Central Office Administrative Cap Question (RSA 32:5-i)
What does this measure do?
Supports: Government Spending Reduction
This would limit growth in Manchester's school property taxes to inflation plus new construction, and cap school central office costs at 6% of the school budget, for two school years. School tax bills could grow less, and the school budget would face tighter limits.
Read the official ballot measure
Proposed by: New Hampshire Legislature (House Bill 1300, Rep. Aidan Ankarberg of Rochester)
Rep. Ankarberg of Rochester is a business owner elected as a Republican who became an independent in 2024. Backers say the cap protects homeowners from rising school property taxes.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
A YES vote means
If at least 60% vote yes, for the 2027-28 and 2028-29 school years the school property tax levy cannot grow faster than inflation plus new construction, and central office costs are capped at 6%. Building bond payments are left out.
A NO vote means
No new cap is set by this vote. The school budget and its property tax follow the city's existing rules, and the question returns in November 2028.
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Sources: newhampshirebulletin.com · indepthnh.org