Election Results: Area schools struggle again

MONTGOMERY Co., Ohio (WDTN) - Voters across the Miami Valley had their say in a special election Tuesday.  The majority were school levies which are often a tough sell during tough economic times.  Tuesday's results were no exception.

Here is our list of election results:

Schools districts:

Tipp City Exempted Village Schools: 7.95 mill 5-yr emergency levy - FAILED - 63% to 37%

Vandalia Butler City Schools: 6.99 mill operating levy - FAILED - 56% to 44%

Northmont City Schools: 5.9 mill renewal levy - PASSED - 68% to 32%

Xenia City Schools: Replacement income tax - FAILED - 73% to 27%

Bethel Local Schools: 2 mill renewal for permanent improvements - PASSED - 57% to 43%
7 mill replacement levy for operating expenses - PASSED - 52% to 48%

Tri Village Local Schools: 2.5 mills for permanent improvements - FAILED - 66% to 34%

And, in the "every vote counts" department: Jackson Center Schools saw its request for an income tax increase FAIL by one vote, 223 to 222.

Other ballot issues:

City of Franklin - Emergency services - PASSED - 58% to 42%