• Initial support for a potential tax increase: 56.7%

• Informed support (after hearing proposal details): 60.5%

• The 3.8% increase suggests that additional information had a positive effect on voter attitudes.

Survey participants responded most positively to improvements that directly benefit students:

• School safety and security enhancements: 78% said this would make them more likely to support the plan.

• Updated special education spaces and help for struggling learners also received high support (70%+).

• Vocational education, flexible classrooms, and science lab updates were strong motivators as well.

Participants were asked about their support at various cost levels for a home valued at $200,000:

• $360/year ($30/month): 63.4% support

• $480/year ($40/month): 34.5% support

• $600/year ($50/month): 14.7% support

Support was strongest in the $360–$385 range, which aligns with the referendum proposal.

Supporters said:

• Preserving program variety was the top reason for support.

• Many emphasized the importance of strong public schools, quality teaching, and retaining staff.

Opponents said:

• Concerns centered on already-high property taxes and skepticism over past spending decisions.

Demographic differences revealed important insights:

• Greatest support came from parents, younger voters (18–34), and households with incomes under $25,000.

• Lower support was seen among voters over 65, very active voters, and households earning over $150,000.

This feedback helped inform the scope and scale of the referendum question — balancing educational needs with financial responsibility.

The 2024 survey reaffirmed that Breckenridge residents believe in the value of their public schools, with:

• 66% agreeing or strongly agreeing that the community receives a good return on investment.

• Only 21% saying they would never support a tax increase, consistent with typical Minnesota district trends.