Those 15 successful referendums triggered the issuance of $335.5 million in new bonds and tax increases totaling $3.5 million. The turnout was only slightly better for two referendums staged by the Leyden Fire Protection District. There, less than 9.4% of eligible voters approved issuance of $3 million in bonds for a new fire station and equipment, as well as a tax increase of $730,000. That tax increase amounts to a 24.4% increase in taxes that will cost the owner of a home valued at $350,000 an extra $232.72 a year. Turnout in local elections, referred to as consolidated elections, and non-presidential primaries has historically been very low.