Prince George's County Question JBond Issue – Public Safety Facilities Bonds
What your vote means
A YES vote lets the County borrow up to $53,503,000 by issuing bonds for public safety buildings, including fire department facilities.
A NO vote stops the County from borrowing this money by issuing these bonds.
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In plain words
Our summary of the official materials and local reporting.
- The County could borrow up to $53,503,000 by issuing bonds for public safety buildings, including fire department facilities. source: elections.maryland.gov
Cost: Up to $53,503,000 in bonds. Repayment terms and tax effect were not stated in sources found.
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
- Maryland law requires a county vote before the County can issue these general obligation bonds. The County Council passed the bill and sent it to voters. source: elections.maryland.gov
Why supporters want it
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Why opponents object
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Who backs each side
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What you will see on your ballot
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Word for word from the State Board of Elections' official Prince George's ballot: elections.maryland.gov .
Bond Issue Public Safety Facilities Bonds
This measure will allow the County to borrow money by issuing bonds in an amount of up to $53,503,000 to finance the design, construction, acquisition, improvement, or repair of Public Safety Facilities including Fire Department Facilities. A vote "for" this measure will allow the County to borrow money by issuing bonds to pay for Public Safety Facilities. A vote "against" this measure will prevent the County from borrowing money by issuing bonds to pay for Public Safety Facilities.
- For the Referred Law
- Against the Referred Law
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