Summary
Finance staff laid out the calendar for a possible general obligation bond referendum this November — finalizing projects and debt capacity in April, public hearings in July. It's still just an idea; no decision to proceed has been made.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — the bond amount and projects haven't been finalized yet.
If it moves forward, residents would vote directly on funding major capital projects.
Property owners who face the accompanying tax increase, particularly those already strained by last year's rate hike.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners (Special) - Mar 18, 2026
Finance staff laid out the calendar for a possible general obligation bond referendum this November — finalizing projects and debt capacity in April, public hearings in July. It's still just an idea; no decision to proceed has been made.
Board of Commissioners (Special) - Mar 6, 2026
The board agreed to ask voters in November to approve bond funding for street repairs and parks projects — the only identified way to pay for these priorities. Tax impact could range from 2 to 6 cents depending on bond size ($10M-$20M).
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