About This Initiative

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The Total Cost Breakdown

When a district borrows $139 million, they don't just pay back $139 million. With interest rates for municipal bonds currently averaging between 4.5% and 5.5%, the total repayment over 30 years can often be double the original amount borrowed.

Impact on the Average Earner (Rate: $2.75/$1,000)
Assessed Property Value Monthly Payment Annual Total 30-Year Total (with Interest)
$200,000 $45.83 $550.00 $16,500
$300,000 (Avg. Assessed) $68.75 $825.00 $24,750
$400,000 $91.67 $1,100.00 $33,000
$500,000 $114.58 $1,375.00 $41,250

The Data Tells a Different Story

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Student Enrollment Trends

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3rd Grade Proficiency Data

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Home Affordability & Bond

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$139 Million is Only the Beginning

The "Double Payment" Effect

Every dollar spent on bond interest is a dollar that cannot be spent on teachers, books, or specialized student programs.

Long-Term Debt

This measure locks the Florence community into a high-interest debt cycle until the year 2056.

Fixed Income Trap

If your home's assessed value increases over the next 30 years, your $68/month payment will also go up, even if your income stays the same.

When you take out a 30-year mortgage, you pay for the house plus the interest.

This school bond is no different. While the district asks for $139 Million, taxpayers will likely pay back over $250 Million once interest and bond issuance fees are

What You’re Really Paying For

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  • The Bond

    A $139 million principal that grows with interest.

  • The Cost

    $68.75/month for the average family.

  • The Alternative

    Investing that same money directly into curriculum rigor and teacher retention today—without the 30 years of interest payments to big banks.

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