The Brief

• Madison and Fitchburg voters approved $607 million in school referendums in November, including $507 million for facilities and $100 million for operations

• The average Madison homeowner will pay $3,800 over four years, with some facing immediate increases of $750 to $1,000 annually

• Reactions are mixed, with some supporting investment in schools while others worry about being taxed out of their homes

MADISON, Wis. — Madison homeowners are receiving their property tax bills this week, revealing the financial impact of school referendums approved by voters in November.

The referendums, which also appeared on ballots in Fitchburg, totaled $607 million and addressed both facility needs and operational expenses for the school district.

Voters approved $507 million to renova

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