Bond on ballot in Colorado

In this election cycle, multiple school districts across the United States are seeking voter approval for significant bond measures to address aging facilities and safety concerns. In Colorado, over 30 districts, including Denver Public Schools and Cherry Creek Schools, are proposing bonds totaling billions to improve infrastructure, with a pressing need identified for $20 billion in facility upgrades statewide. Similarly, Yuma Elementary School District in Arizona is asking for $77 million to enhance safety and update its aging schools. Union County Public Schools in North Carolina is proposing a $39 million bond to address facilities built in the 1960s and convert existing high schools into middle schools. The Okoboji Community School District in Iowa seeks $69 million for a new elementary school and high school renovations, emphasizing long-term planning by previous boards. These bonds, while needing voter approval, generally aim to extend existing tax rates rather than impose new increases, except for mill levy overrides which would increase property taxes.