St. Johns Rejects $40M School Bond; DeWitt Approves $157M Measure
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Updated Nov 4
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What happened
Voters in St. Johns rejected a $40 million school bond proposal, with unofficial results showing about 54% of voters opposed the measure. In contrast, voters in nearby DeWitt approved a $157 million bond proposal, with unofficial results showing about 58% of voters supported it. The St. Johns proposal would have funded security improvements, renovations, and new transportation facilities.
From wkar.org
Why it matters
The contrasting outcomes reflect differing community priorities regarding local public investment and debt. The approval in DeWitt provides significant new funding for school infrastructure and safety upgrades.
From wkar.org