005 Why a Referendum

District leadership discussion · January 16, 2025

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Why a referendum is needed instead of using the operating budget

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Questioner (SEG 001) asked why the district must go to a referendum rather than use its operating budget. An agency official (SEG 004–013) replied that the district has historically completed work through the operating budget and currently carries no debt, but that large projects exceed operating-budget capacity and therefore require asking taxpayers to vote on the need and urgency.

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A two-person exchange explored why the district would pursue a voter referendum rather than fund large capital work through the operating budget; an agency official said the district has operated debt-free but needs voter approval for major projects.

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