OAK HARBOR SCHOOL DISTRICT: Bond measure seeks to repair, replace schools (WNT)
Rachel Rosen reports on the Feb. 2023 Oak Harbor School bond measure in the Whidbey News-Times.
On Feb. 14, Oak Harbor voters will decide the fate of a $121 million school bond proposal that would rebuild three schools and update security at all schools in the district….
The total cost of the multiple projects is estimated at $237 million, with property taxes funding $121 million through a bond measure. The bond needs a supermajority of 60% “yes” votes to pass….
A year ago, a ballot measure for a $184 million bond failed overwhelmingly, with only 45% of voters supporting it. School officials reduced the cost and scope of the projects in this new measure….
The district is choosing to rebuild instead of renovate because new buildings have a longer lifespan and reduced maintenance costs.…
More information on the measure can be found at ohsd.net/Page/9832.
On the Ballot in February 2023
| Oak Harbor School District No. 201, Capital Improvement and School Construction General Obligation Bonds – $121,000,000 Requires 60% supermajority to pass |
