November 05, 2025
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SPPS uses public funds for levy outreach

St. Paul Public Schools used taxpayer funds to conduct outreach about a special levy ahead of the Nov. 4 referendum. As of Oct. 29 the district had spent $59,977 on outreach materials and $108,257 in total including the required mailing.

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📌 Key Facts

  • St. Paul Public Schools (SPPS) used public funds for outreach related to its levy referendum on Nov. 4, 2025.
  • As of Oct. 29, 2025, SPPS had spent $59,977 on outreach materials.
  • As of Oct. 29, 2025, SPPS had spent $108,257 in total on outreach when including the required mailing.
  • The $108,257 figure explicitly includes the required mailing tied to the referendum.
  • These spending figures and the timing/scope of the expenditures were reported by the Twin Cities on Nov. 5, 2025, clarifying costs tied to the Nov. 4 referendum.
  • The reporting provides a partial breakdown distinguishing direct outreach materials from additional required outreach costs (mailing).

📰 Sources (2)

Voters will decide on St. Paul Public Schools levy referendum Tuesday
Twin Cities by Imani Cruzen November 05, 2025
New information:
  • Provides specific spending figures: $59,977 on outreach materials and $108,257 including the required mailing as of Oct. 29.
  • Clarifies timing and scope of expenditures tied to the Nov. 4 referendum.