Eastern Idaho school districts seek supplemental levies

93 out of 115 school districts in Idaho collect supplemental property tax levies.

A decade ago only 54districts were asking for levies from patrons.

Many districts say the trend began when former Gov. Jim Risch was in office back in 2007.

Lawmakers approved a tax shift that eliminated most school property taxes. The state raised the sales tax to make up the difference before the recession.

This year 17 districts in just Eastern Idaho are asking for support of levies from $90,000 to more than $9 million

The districts are required to put the levies up for public vote every two years.

Aberdeen $300,000/year
American Falls $2.4 million/year
Bear Lake $800,000/year
Blackfoot $2.6 million/year
Butte County $160,000/year (also seeking plant facility levy)
Challis $400,000/year (also seeking plant facility levy)
Clark $250,000/year
Fremont $1.5 million/year
Grace $300,000/one year
Idaho Falls $6.8 million/year
Mackay $150,000/one year
North Gem $200,000/year
Pocatello $9.25 million/year
Snake River $775,000/year
Soda Springs $798,000/one year
Teton $3.1 million/year
West Side $90,000/one year