Several municipalities across the state passed referendums on public safety in Tuesday’s election.

The town of Hibbing adopted a 0.5% sales tax to fund a $19.6 million public safety center. The tax would be in effect for 20 years or until the center is paid. The center will house the city’s police and fire departments, as well as emergency medical services. The referendum was adopted with 55.48% of the votes.

Jackson County approved a 1% sales tax build a law enforcement center. The tax would be in effect either for 25 years or until the center is funded. The referendum did not specify how much the center would cost or where it would be built. It was adopted with 71.46% of the votes.

The Town of Oakdale voted to extend an existing 0.5% sales tax to expand and renovate its police premises. The sales tax will remain in effect for five more years, until 2053, or until the $3 million is raised for the facility. The referendum was adopted with 68.17% of the votes.

Saint-Cloud passed a referendum to issue general obligation bonds up to $43.5 million to fund the construction of a new fire station, as well as the “acquisition and improvement” of other public safety facilities. The ballot question states that this would result in a property tax increase, but does not indicate the amount of that increase. It was adopted with 61.93% of the votes.

Stearns County adopted a 0.375% sales tax to finance the construction of a justice center, which will include law enforcement, a prison and a judicial center. The tax will remain in effect for 30 years or until the $325 million facility is paid for. The referendum was adopted with 62.25% of the votes.

Winona County voted to adopt a 0.25% sales tax to build a new prison. The tax will be in effect for 25 years, or until the $28 million cost of the facility is repaid. The referendum was adopted with 52.79% of the votes.

The town of Woodbury adopted a 0.5% sales tax to renovate and build an expanded public safety campus, which will encompass police and fire departments, as well as emergency medical services. The tax will be in effect for 20 years, or until the $50 million cost of the facility is paid. It was adopted with 54.38% of the votes.

Meanwhile, two municipalities have rejected referendums on public safety.

The town of Elgin rejected a referendum it would have increased property taxes to fund construction of a $4.5 million emergency services facility. 52.71% voted “no”.

Rice County Voters rejected a referendum it would have imposed a 0.375 percent sales tax to fund a $48 million public safety center. 53.06% voted “no”.

You can find the full election results here.