Ballot Questions Summary

Public Question #1 would require the state to get voter approval for new agency- and authority-issued bonds that have tax revenue pledged for principal and interest repayment.

Citizens vote Yes or No.

Yes: voters should have some say in how state agencies and authorities raise money for projects.

No: state agencies and authorities should be able to raise money quickly, without having to wait for voters to weigh in.

Public Question #2 modifies the Constitution to allow judges of certain municipal courts to be selected and appointed by a method other than currently provided for in the Constitution.

Citizens vote Yes or No.

Yes: we shouldn't need the Governor and Senate to weigh in on every judicial appointment in a municipal court.

No: we should continue to be certain that our Governor and Senate are involved in judicial appointments in all municipal courts.

Public Question #3 will determine whether our school district board of education is appointed (Type 1) or elected (Type 2).

Citizens vote for Type II or Type I.

Type II: an elected board - which we currently have - keeps the community closely involved in the schools and helps the community keep an eye on the school budget.

Type I: voter turnout for board of education elections is so low that we'd be better off with an appointed board. This would give the mayor the ability to impact the schools and the budget would be approved by a Board of School Estimate.