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Commission tables GO Bond ballot wording after commissioners and residents press for clearer spending details
Summary
Facing concerns from residents at community meetings about vague ballot language, the commission delayed a decision on GO Bond question wording until Aug. 26 and asked staff to produce more detailed options and outreach materials.
The Dona Ana County Commission on Aug. 12 voted to table final ballot language for a proposed general obligation (GO) bond package and directed staff to refine wording and public education materials after commissioners and residents urged clearer descriptions of how voters' money would be spent.
Assistant County Manager Steven Lopez had presented two draft ballot questions: one for infrastructure, county service centers and certain facilities; a second for recreational centers, parks and community centers. Commissioners and…
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