Will an open space bond be floated again? It's unclear
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.
Commissioner Leslie Duncan, who voted unanimously with her fellow commissioners to put the bond to a public vote, said she’s glad the community had a chance to have their say, whatever the outcome.
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