Originally Posted by
Locke09
You couldn't blame someone for approving a 30-year bond in 1973. Maybe even 1994. But in 2009? The economy was in dire straits and there were already predictions for a continuing decline of enrollment. It didn't make sense in 2009. I remember begging people not to vote yes on those bonds and begging them not to vote for that last set of bonds approved under the Kilpatrick regime.
The taxpayers built new schools. Some were turned over to charters and EAA district. Rent is being collected but I bet that rent isn't going to pay off the bonds so the tax burden can be eased sooner.