Why is the Kenosha Unified School District asking voters for another $115 million? Does this make sense? We don’t think so.

Why a KUSD Referendum on Feb. 18?
Our Spring Primary Elections in Wisconsin always have the lowest voter turnout of all elections. The Kenosha Unified School District had planned to put a referendum asking voters to give it another $115 million over the next 5 years on the Nov. 5th ballot (see page 88 of the KUSD Board of Education May 2024 Agenda) until turnout for that election was predicted to be very high due to the Presidential Election. Why would KUSD want its referendum decided at one of the lowest turnout elections?

Republicans had a very successful November 5, 2024 election all across the country because we showed up and voted. We can’t stop now, especially in our Wisconsin Spring Elections on February 18th and April 1st, 2025. Keep the momentum going; show up to vote “NO” to a $115 million tax increase on Feb. 18th, 2025!
Here’s the KUSD Referendum on the February 18th Ballot:
Shall the Kenosha School District No. 1, Kenosha County, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes by $23,000,000 per year beginning with the 2025-2026 school year and ending with the 2029-2030 school year, for non-recurring purposes and consisting of operational expenses and debt service for safety and security improvements?
Does KUSD Need a Huge Tax Increase?
According to KUSD’s own “2024 Community Report,” its Total Budget for 2023-24 was $364,891,573 and 76% of that annual budget went toward “Salaries and Benefits” leaving only 24% for everything else.

Last year, KUSD closed 6 schools. Did KUSD sell any of its properties in order to raise the $115 million it’s now asking KUSD taxpayers to come up with over the next 5 years?
We all want quality schools for our children, but is KUSD telling us the whole truth, or just what it thinks will make taxpayers hand over more of our hard-earned money?
What Isn’t KUSD Telling Voters?
KUSD blew $36K on a marketing firm (see page 89) to get $115 Million more in tax dollars in this referendum.
$23 Million/year x 5 years = a $115 Million Tax Increase for taxpayers.
Vote “NO” now or pay $115 Million for the next 5 Years.
KUSD enrollment declined every year for the past 15 years, but its budget increased. Does this make sense?
Check back often, because we have more information coming that you won’t get anywhere else on KUSD’s $115 million tax increase referendum.
When & Where To Vote
If you’re not sure whether you’re registered to vote, check the MyVote Wisconsin website. You can also use this link to update your registration—in particular, if you’ve moved or changed your name.
If you need to register to vote, bring with you a picture ID, and documentation of where you live. Your Wisconsin driver’s license or state-issued ID card is enough, if it shows your current name and address. If your license/ID does not show your current name or address, bring a document that does show your current name and address – for example, a tax bill, a utility bill, or a paycheck or pay stub. Visit Bring It to the Ballot for all the information you need.
Plan Ahead!
A few minutes spent planning when and where to vote could save you hours of aggravation.
If at all possible, do yourself a favor and vote early—but regardless, vote! The future of our nation depends on it.