Bonds on the Ballot: 6 Things You Don’t Know About the Real Costs, Corruption, Waste and Deception

Huey ReportBonds, Election, Financial, Uncategorized, Voting

▶ Key Takeaways Bond measures create substantial long-term repayment costs for taxpayers. Contractors, investors, unions, consultants, and other interests benefit from bond spending. Professional marketing campaigns will influence how bond measures are presented to voters. Appealing ballot titles will obscure the details and potential costs of proposed bonds. Bond oversight committees may lack sufficient independence, authority, or accountability. All voters …