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Wake County bond timeline outlined for potential 2026 school referendum; board to act May 5
Summary
County staff outlined a multi-step timeline for a possible 2026 Wake County schools bond referendum: Board of Education resolution on May 5, county commissioners to consider May 18, LGC review in August, July 6 public hearing, and November election; presenters warned the ballot must show statutorily required estimated interest and total payback figures.
Emily Lucas, representing Wake County staff, briefed the school facilities committee on the process and timeline for a potential 2026 schools bond referendum.
Lucas said the first formal action would be a school-board resolution (targeted for May 5) requesting that the county fund school needs for fiscal years 2028–29 and seek voter authorization for a general obligation bond to finance a portion of those projects. If the board passes a resolution, the county commissioners…
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