Dakota County voters pass school levies, elect board members
On Nov. 4, 2025, Dakota County voters approved school funding measures in Farmington, Lakeville, and Rosemount‑Apple Valley‑Eagan and chose new school board members in Hastings and Lakeville. Farmington’s per‑pupil operating levy will raise about $8M annually (adding ~$534/year for a median $350,000 home), Lakeville renewed its tech levy with no tax increase, ISD 196 expanded its tech levy to ~$15.5M/year, and Elaine K. Mikel‑Mulder and Tony Reichenberger won board seats in Hastings and Lakeville, respectively.
📌 Key Facts
- Farmington levy: $1,236.60 per pupil; ~$8M per year for 10 years; 57%+ approval; median $350,000 home +$534/year.
- Lakeville levy renewal: nearly 70% approval; continues ~$4M/year for 10 years; no new tax increase.
- ISD 196 tech levy: renewed/increased from 3.015% to 5.015%; ~68% approval; ~$15.5M/year total for 10 years.
- Hastings ISD 200: Elaine K. Mikel‑Mulder won special election (60%+); term runs Jan. 5, 2026–Jan. 1, 2029.
- Lakeville ISD 194: Tony Reichenberger defeated incumbent Brett Nicholson, 51%–48%.