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Warwick council approves Feb. 3 special election on $50 million bond amid debate over timing
Summary
After hours of debate, Warwick City Council voted to place a $50 million bond and several charter amendments on a Feb. 3, 2026 special-election ballot. Supporters said the date preserves guaranteed construction pricing; opponents warned winter weather and low turnout could skew results.
The Warwick City Council voted to place a $50 million municipal bond and a package of charter amendments before voters in a special election on Feb. 3, 2026, after a contentious discussion about timing and outreach.
Supporters including school capital staff argued moving the vote later would risk losing guaranteed maximum price (GMP) hold‑periods that keep alternates’ pricing in place. "When we did our guaranteed maximum price, the alternates ... they're only gonna hold their pricing till June," said Steve Gothberg, director of capital projects for Warwick Public…
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