Larsen, Hill, Vaupel Lead In ISD 197 School Board Race

DAKOTA COUNTY, MN — Sarah Larsen, Marcus Hill and Jon Vaupel are in the lead for the seats on ISD 197's School Board based on unofficial results of the race.

See also: Larsen Declares Victory In ISD 197 School Board Race

Voters in Mendota Heights, West Saint Paul and Eagan have cast their ballots, picking candidates in the 2021 race for the ISD 197 School Board.

Voters were able to select three candidates out of the nine still in the race.

The terms of board members John Chandler, Marcus Hill, Maureen Ramirez expire in December, according to the district's website. Chandler and Hill are both running for re-election.

Elena Villarreal withdrew from the race, however her name remained on the ballot due to the timing of the withdrawal. This means there were technically 10 options for ISD 197 voters.

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ISD 197 School Board Election Results:

Robert Reese: 2,228

Morgan Steele: 921

Mark Grondahl: 2,133

John Chandler: 1,715

Sarah Larsen: 3,039

Tim Aune: 972

Jon Vaupel: 2,319

Marcus Hill: 2,363

Stephanie Auran: 2,054

Elena Villarreal(Withdrew): 303

Write-in: 72

The school district also asked voters whether the existing referendum revenue authorization should be renewed. The current authorization is $224.48 per pupil and is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2021. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would increase each year with inflation and be applicable for 10 years, beginning with taxes payable in 2022. By voting yes, residents voted to extend a property tax referendum that was scheduled to expire.

Referendum Revenue Authorization Results:

Yes: 4,388

No: 2,089

Patch asked school board candidates to fill out a candidate questionnaire to create candidate profiles:

• Robert Reese
• Morgan Steele
• Mark Grondahl
• John Chandler
• Sarah Larsen
• Tim Aune
• Jon Vaupel
• Marcus Hill
• Stephanie Auran