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Survey shows majority local support for Sandpoint wastewater bond options; city to resume outreach before August vote
Summary
A city‑commissioned survey presented Aug. 6 found majority support among respondents for either an $80 million phased bond or a $130 million full‑funding bond to replace Sandpoint’s wastewater treatment plant if the city actively pursues grants and low‑interest loans to reduce the borrowing need.
City officials and their bond and communications consultants summarized community survey results on Aug. 6 showing that among residents who responded, a majority supported funding a wastewater treatment plant replacement through a November bond election — particularly if the city pursues state and federal grants and low‑interest loans to reduce the amount to be borrowed.
Amy Holly of Portman Square Group, the city’s communications consultant, summarized the survey of 223 respondents (159 completed responses) and noted the response pool is not statistically representative of all registered voters; she recommended…
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