In a day-long vote and nearly month-long campaign, the much contested Auburn City School 9 mil Special Municipal School Tax Election failed.
Superintendent Karen DeLano delivered an unofficial announcement at City Hall today at 7:45 p.m.
DeLano stayed briefly for questions but left as she began to visibly tear up.
In her address to members of the city, school board and press, Delano revealed the vote was a no.
"The school system now has a very severe situation," DeLano said. "We have quite a challenge."
DeLano said she will begin exploring options before she makes recommendations to the Auburn City School Board as to how to rectify the oncoming slew of new students.
City Manager Charlie Duggan said the school system is expanding at a rate of 350-400 students per year.
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