Copper Country — Both Houghton-Portage Township School (HPTS) District, Hancock Public Schools and Ewen-Trout Creek Consolidated School District’s (ETCCSD) proposals were passed by voters in Tuesday’s elections. The results for HPTS’ operating millage renewal were 971 votes in favor and 443 votes opposed. Hancock Public Schools bond proposal was closer, 651 to 454. ETCCSD passed with 352 votes in favor and 103 votes against.

The H-PT proposal allows the school district to continue to levy the statutory rate of not to exceed 18 mills on all property, with the exception of principal residence and other property exempted by law. HPTS Superintendent Anders Hill said he was thankful to the community for supporting the schools and the results are something the school does not take lightly.

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