Smyrna operational referendum fails for 2nd straight year, would have spiked taxes $277 annually

Smyrna’s operational referendum failed with nearly 60% of voters choosing against a tax increase that would bolster the district’s budget. Smyrna School District‘s $5.4 million operational referendum that would increase taxes $277 annually to the average homeowner failed over the weekend. There were 3,620 votes: 2,153 (59.48%) were against the proposal, and 1,467 (40.52%) were…