City of St. Petersburg Referendum #1Stormwater, Wastewater and/or Potable Water Improvements General Obligation Bond Referendum
What your vote means
A YES vote lets St. Petersburg issue up to $600 million in bonds paid for by a new property tax to speed up water, sewer and drainage work.
A NO vote means no bonds are issued and no new property tax is added for this; the city says the projects would still be paid for, on a slower timeline.
Our one-line summary of the official wording.
In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- Lets the city borrow up to $600 million through bonds, repaid with property taxes, to speed up flood, stormwater, sewer and drinking water projects. source: wusf.org
- Each bond series would be paid off within 30 years and backed by the city's property taxing power. source: wusf.org
- Money: Up to $600 million in bonds over up to 30 years; news reports estimate up to about $96 a year for every $100,000 of taxable value at the high end (about 0.96 mill), lower at first. source: tampabaybeacons.com
Why people want it, and why others object
Why supporters want it
- Claude Tankersley, St. Petersburg public works administrator: "I don't want to wait 24 years." source: wusf.org
- Joe Craig, Venetian Isles Homeowners Association board member: "St. Petersburg as a whole will be a more desirable place to live for everyone" source: tampabaybeacons.com
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Who backs each side
No public record found of a campaign committee or campaign money for either side.
In each side's own words where we could find them, quoted or summarized with a link to the source. We don't endorse either side.
What you will see on your ballot
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