Election Results 2011
Referendum Questions
The two referendum proposals on the ballot for Edina Public Schools were approved by Voters on November 8.
Question 1: Renew the current operating levy, which provides approximately $3 million or $400 per pupil annually. PASSED
Question 2: Renew and increase the capital levy from $1 million to $4.5 million annually. This funding would expand and integrate technology infrastructure, hardware, software, support and training. PASSED
| Question 1 | Voting Totals | Percent of Vote |
| Question 1 YES | 6424 | 81.04% |
| Question 1 NO | 1503 | 18.96% |
| Question 2 | Voting Totals | Percent of Vote |
| Question 2 YES | 5716 | 72.19% |
| Question 2 NO | 2202 | 27.81% |
School Board Election
Congratulations to Cathy Cella (incumbent), Sarah Patzloff and Leny K. Wallen-Friedman who have been elected to the Edina Public Schools Board of Education and will serve four-year terms beginning January 1, 2012.
| Candidate | Voting Totals | Percent of Vote |
| Cathy Cella (incumbent) | 4821 | 30.10% |
| Sarah Patzloff | 4456 | 27.82% |
| Leny K. Wallen-Friedman | 4028 | 25.15% |
| Jason Berger | 1450 | 9.05% |
| Ben Rider | 1104 | 6.89% |
| Write-In | 158 | .99% |
Please Note: The School Board held a special meeting on November 17, 2011 to certify the election results and provide certificates of election to incoming School Board members.
For complete results, click here to visit the Minnesota Department of State website.
Learn More
Review background information on the 2011 Referendum.