Election
BY LIZZY SPANGLER
Magnolia ISD officials looking ahead after voters oppose bond package
Results breakdown
Proposition A: third high school, elementary schools, land and bus acquisition, facility upgrades, safety and security
49.44% For 50.56% Against
2019, said she felt hopeful when she first learned about the bond propositions. “The proposed improvements weren’t about luxury; they were about keeping up with growth,” Holmes said. Tim Gideon, who’s lived in Magnolia since 1972, also said he voted for the bond. “You have to stay ahead of the need,” Gideon said. “And I feel that the bond election covered that thought.” Charles Cartwright, a Magnolia resident for over 25 years, said he voted against the bond. “The previous bonds that had passed only raised taxes, not immediately, but over time, my property values have been artificially inflated to increase the tax level they received,” Cartwright said.
After voters opposed all three Magnolia ISD bond propositions, MISD officials are planning to hear from and listen to the community, Chief Communications Officer Denise Meyers said. Assistant Superintendent of Operations Erich Morris also said he believes MISD will now be behind in meeting the needs of the district. A third high school and two elementary schools were among the proposed bond projects. Diving in deeper Morris said that while MISD was disappointed by the election results, they were encouraged by the voter turnout. He also said he believes that the $516.92 million bond package was well-structured. In their own words Michelle Holmes, who’s lived in Magnolia since
Proposition B: multipurpose facilities, baseball and softball upgrades, tennis lighting upgrades
41.15% For 58.85% Against
39.54% For 60.46% Against Proposition C: second natatorium
NOTE: MISD TRUSTEES CANVASSED THE ELECTION RESULTS NOV. 17. SOURCE: MAGNOLIA ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
What’s next The district will likely go out for another bond in the future. What that could look like or when that happens is up to the school board, Morris said. The earliest the district could go out for another bond is next May.
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