CommuniTIES: demographic realities of school tax elections and how South St. Paul Public Schools executed a successful campaign

Welcome to CommuniTIES, the Baker Tilly podcast series where we speak with public sector leaders from across the firm about practical guidance to help governmental entities protect and enhance their value.

In this episode, Superintendent of South St. Paul Public Schools, Dave Webb discusses the demographic realities that challenge school tax elections and share the process and results of a successful voter turnout.

Listen to Dave talk about demographic challenges impacting school tax elections, collecting and analyzing community data and surveys to inform election ballots, mapping strategies and platforms to target “yes” voters and campaigning in the rain.

Meet this episode’s guest speaker:

Dr. Dave Webb, Superintendent, South St. Paul Public Schools