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Will an open space bond be floated again? It's unclear

by KAYE THORNBRUGH
Staff Writer | November 11, 2023 1:06 AM

COEUR d’ALENE — After Kootenai County voters rejected a $50 million bond meant to curtail development on the Rathdrum Prairie, it’s unclear whether the concept will come before voters again.

The bond, which would have been paid back over 20 years, needed two-thirds voter approval in order to pass. In the Nov. 7 election, it received 14,335 (47%) votes in favor and 16,135 (53%) votes against.

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