A St. Joseph School District tax levy proposal was passed by voters on Tuesday.

With a 26.4% voter turnout, unofficial results Tuesday night show 7,819 ‘Yes’ votes and 4,323 ‘No’ votes.

The proposed 61-cent tax levy has a five-year sunset provision and the increase is projected to general $6.5 million. The district proposes using the money for teachers and staff, security upgrades, and operational costs.

Also Tuesday, Tami Pasley and Bryan Green won the two open seats on the St. Joseph School District Board of Education. Pasley received 7,502 votes and Green received 6,800.

For full results, go to the Buchanan County Clerk’s website.