If the school district paid half of the fees (approx. $15K) and it was strategically sent out to 85,000 potential voters the weeks leading up to the 2013 election, I am not quite sure how that is NOT using public money to benefit themselves.  Note that the report was written by a conservative, very political, group and was a positive spin on the "reforms" in DougCo.  Interesting ruling - not sure I agree but maybe I am missing something?  I have not been following.  Slippery slope?