ElectionThursday, November 5
Rogers voters approved all six bond issues, authorizing about $457.25 million for city projects
The Daily Rogers team
If you drive Rogers streets, Tuesday's vote touches you. Voters approved all six parts of the bond issue, authorizing about $457.25 million. The biggest slice, $195.5 million, goes to streets and stormwater, with plans to repair, resurface or rebuild more than 200 miles of streets, about half the network.
Unofficial results show every measure passing. The refunding bonds had the slimmest margin at 58%, while streets and the Fire Department each got 75%.
Every bond measure passed, with streets and fire strongest
Source: arkansasonline.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Streets | 75% |
| Fire Department | 75% |
| Parks and recreation | 71% |
| Animal services | 70% |
| Police Department | 61% |
| Refunding bonds | 58% |
- Tax rate: no increase; the existing 1% sales tax is extended
- Current bonds: scheduled to be paid off in May 2029
- Extended tax: expected to run until approximately 2047
- Walnut Street widening: Dixieland Road to Eighth Street
The city has not set a definitive construction schedule yet, and officials say projects will move forward as they're ready. "Our finance department has already been on the phone with the underwriters," said Peter Masonis, the city's public relations manager. Oak Street from 28th Street to Promenade and Arkansas Street from Chestnut Street to Union Street are among the furthest along.
Sources: khbs, 5NEWS, arkansasonline.com