NewsWPLG Local 10October 30, 2026Miami-Dade County
South Florida Superintendents Urge Voters to Approve School Funding Referendums
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School superintendents for Miami-Dade and Broward counties urged voters on Tuesday's ballot to approve funding referendum renewals for public education. Property owners in Miami-Dade pay $1 on every $1,000 of taxable property value, while Broward property owners pay $100 per $100,000 of assessed property value. The officials stated the renewals are necessary to support teacher compensation amid high living costs.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10Why It Matters
Property owners in Miami-Dade and Broward counties face continued local property tax rates dedicated to public school funding if the renewals pass.
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Who's Mentioned
PersonRafael Villalobos“Stated the referendum is necessary for teacher compensation to keep pace with hi”otherThis Week In South Florida“Television program where Rafael Villalobos made statements on Sunday.”OrganizationWPLG Local 10“Media outlet reporting the article.”locationNew York City“Compared by Rafael Villalobos regarding high cost of living.”locationMiami-Dade“Location of property owners paying $1 on every $1,000 of taxable property value.”PersonHoward Hepburn“Stated that the Broward referendum is a renewal and the third of its kind if pas”OrganizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“Represented by Superintendent Rafael Villalobos.”locationBroward“Location of property owners paying $100 per $100,000 of assessed property value.”OrganizationBroward County Public Schools“Represented by Superintendent Howard Hepburn.”