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Mayor urges voters to approve $21 million bond to buy Crescent View Middle School site
Summary
The mayor asked Sandy voters to consider a $21,000,000 bond to acquire the 17-acre Crescent View Middle School property for $17,000,000 and to fund repairs, saying the parcel is a rare opportunity to preserve green space though it would raise property taxes.
The mayor urged Sandy voters to approve a $21,000,000 bond to acquire the 17-acre Crescent View Middle School property for $17,000,000 and to provide additional funds for essential repairs to make the facility safe and usable for civic purposes. "I'm recommending the Sandy voters consider a $21,000,000 bond to purchase this property for $17,000,000," the mayor said.
The mayor framed the proposal as a once‑in‑a‑generation choice that would preserve one of the city's remaining large green parcels for recreation, arts, youth sports, culture and civic activities. "This large unique parcel is among the last of its kind in Sandy," the mayor said, arguing the city would not be able to reclaim the land if it is developed by private interests.
The mayor acknowledged the fiscal impact and said the bond would raise property taxes, calling the proposal "a tax increase" and noting "we've run the numbers." The mayor said keeping taxes low is a top priority but framed fiscal stewardship broadly, saying it also means recognizing long‑term value to neighborhoods and overall city quality of life.
The administration proposed a two‑phase approach: first, secure the property now at the reported market price (the mayor stated $17,000,000 and cited competing developer offers); second, launch a robust public process to determine how the site will be used. The mayor described planned open houses, visioning exercises and surveys so that "Sandy residents" would help decide programs, amenities and community partners.
On operations, the mayor said staff would pursue strategic partnerships, sponsorships and activity fees to expand programming while minimizing operating costs to taxpayers. The message closed with thanks to residents for participating in outreach and a reminder that the final decision will rest with voters.
Next steps: the mayor's office is proposing the bond for voter consideration and intends to continue public engagement and outreach ahead of the vote.
