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

The city of Hibbing. approved a 0.5% sales tax to pay for 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 approved with 55.48% of the votes.

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

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

Saint Cloud approved a referendum to issue general obligation bonds up to $43.5 million to pay for 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 imply an increase in the property tax, but does not indicate how much the increase would be. It was approved with 61.93% of the votes.

Stearns County approved a 0.375% sales tax to pay for the construction of a Justice Center, which will consist of law enforcement, a jail 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 approved with 62.25% of the votes.

Winona County voted to approve 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 paid off. The referendum was approved with 52.79% of the votes.

The city of Woodbury. approved a 0.5% sales tax to renovate and construct an expanded Public Safety campus, which will encompass the police and fire departments, as well as EMS. The tax will be in effect for 20 years, or until the $50 million cost of the facility is paid off. It was approved with 54.38% of the votes.

Meanwhile, two municipalities rejected public safety referendums.

The city of Elgin. rejected a referendum that would have raised property taxes to pay for construction of a $4.5 million emergency services facility. 52.71% voted “no”.

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

You can find the full election results. here.