The annual cost to the  local taxpayer for a referendum dollar varies greatly across the state.  School districts with high levels of property wealth have a distinct advantage in passing referendum because the larger property tax base, usually including significant commercial and industrial property, lowers the tax burden for the residential homeowner.  

When the cost is high, low property wealth communities are unable to support higher value referendum which results in reduced learning opportunities for children in these districts. The quality of a child's education should not be dependent on where they live!