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West Warwick council approves ballot language for up-to-$71 million school bond referendum
Summary
After months of planning, the Town Council voted to place ballot language on an upcoming referendum that would allow issuance of bonds not to exceed $71 million to fund school building projects, with officials promising more detailed public information before early voting begins.
The West Warwick Town Council voted Tuesday to approve ballot language for a proposed school building bond referendum that would allow the town to seek up to $71 million in state-authorized financing for renovations and additions to local schools.
The vote moves language approved by the council to the Board of Canvassers for certification and then to state authorities for placement on a fall ballot. Council President Jay Richardson presided over the meeting as members debated timing, tax impacts and next steps.
Karen, a member of the School Building Committee, told the council that architects and the project manager are finalizing stage-two materials and preparing outreach materials for the public. “We feel very confident in our answers and responses and that we will actually get that final approval for stage 2,” she said, describing planned flyers, open houses and…
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