Columbia residents will vote on a 65-cent property tax levy increase for Columbia Public Schools. Currently, the district’s total tax levy was $5.4656 per $100 of assessed valuation, the highest among six school districts in Boone County. If voters approve the increase, the tax levy will increase to $6.1156, bringing an estimated additional $14.7 million to the district. The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education reported the above tax levy values on March 2, 2016.

This graphic is featured on Columbia Missourian’s story “Columbia Public Schools Q&A: Proposed 65-cent increase to property tax levy.”