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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

TOWN OF MOORESVILLE: Morrisville Voters Pass 2021 Bond Referendum

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Town of Morrisville issued the following announcement on Nov. 5. 

On November 2, 2021, Morrisville voters approved bond referendums in three categories, authorizing the issuance of up to $37 million in general obligation bonds to finance several capital projects that will impact the future of the growing Morrisville community for years to come. Bonds were approved as follows:

  • $8 million for Public Safety Improvements Bonds; allowing for potential projects such as construction of the Harris Mill Road Fire Station and planning for future fire stations, which will improve response times and prevention outcomes for growing areas of the community
  • $17.3 million for Parks, Recreation & Amenities Improvements Bonds; allowing for the improvement and expansion of passive and active parks and recreational facilities, acquirement and construction of new parks and recreational facilities and the preservation of open space
  • $11.7 million for Streets, Sidewalks & Connectivity Improvements Bonds; allowing for the financing of potential projects including Phase 1 of the Airport Boulevard Extension; sidewalk & greenway connectivity enhancements and traffic congestion improvements
Seventy percent (2,076 votes) of voters supported the Public Safety Improvements Bonds. Sixty-seven percent (2,000 votes) voted in favor of the Parks, Recreation & Amenities Improvements Bonds and 74 percent (2,208 votes) supported the Streets, Sidewalks & Connectivity Improvements Bonds.

The Town appreciates the residents’ support of these bonds on the ballot and is looking forward to keeping them informed on the progress of the projects within these bond categories and the benefits they will provide the community well into the future.

Visit Townofmorrisville.org/msvbond2021 for more information, including continuous updates, about the 2021 Morrisville Bond Referendum and forthcoming projects.

 Original source can be found here.

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