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Local school levy fails by 3 votes after recount

Huber Heights City Schools Start Date: August 15 (Grade 1-7, 9) August 16 (Grade 8, 10-12), August 20 (Kindergarten)

HUBER HEIGHTS — After a recount, the final results for a local school levy are in.

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Voters rejected the 6.9 mill property tax levy that would benefit Huber Heights City Schools.

Three votes made the difference.

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"Huber Heights City Schools remains focused on its mission to empower and inspire students for a successful future. We will continue to provide a high-quality education and support students as they achieve today and excel tomorrow," the district wrote on social media.

Huber Heights City Schools Superintendent Jason Enix previously told News Center 7 that the district is prepared to cut more than $7 million of its budget if the levy doesn’t pass.

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