This November, Aurora Public Schools is putting forth two critical ballot measures—5A (Capital Mill Levy) and 5B (Bond Measure).
These measures represent a significant opportunity to address the critical needs in our schools, which will in turn help us achieve our goal of supporting 71,000 more young people in our community to reach the cradle-to-career milestones that lead to upward mobility by 2030.
Why are 5A and 5B needed?
Our ability to help young people thrive is tied directly to the quality of their education and school environments.
Aurora Public Schools is currently facing pressing challenges that directly impact student success:
Without addressing these needs, our ability to reach the 71K target and support young people in achieving critical educational and career milestones will be severely hindered.
How will 5A and 5B help?
| Issue 5A: Capital Mill Levy | Issue 5B: Bond |
By generating $30 million annually, this measure will:
Impact on homeowners: If passed, the two measures will not result in a tax increase for Aurora voters. |
With $1 billion in funds (without raising taxes), this bond will invest in critical building upgrades, including:
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What is RMP’s engagement with 5A and 5B?
One of RMP’s policy priorities is increasing public education funding. With this, RMP has been actively engaged in supporting Issues 5A and 5B.
RMP’s efforts so far include:
- Registering people to vote
How can you get involved?
| Register to Vote through RMP | Volunteer through RMP | Invest in RMP’s Civic Infuencers |
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Contact Ashley Edinger, Senior Director of Strategic Supports, AshleyEdinger@RMPBackbone.org, with additional questions or to learn more. |