Unofficial results: Voters say ‘no' to South Sioux City school bond
SOUTH SIOUX CITY, Neb. (KCAU) — Votes were tallied for Tuesday's election in South Sioux City, Nebraska, over a proposed school bond.
The proposed bond was for $127-million and would go toward new construction and upgrades to school facilities.
According to the unofficial results, 2,435 votes were cast with 1,445 of the votes against the bond, while 990 were for it. This means the bond has failed.
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'Based on today's unofficial results, the South Sioux City Community School District's $127 million bond referendum was not approved by voters. While this outcome is disappointing, we remain committed to our students, staff, and community. The needs identified in our facilities plan remain, and we will take time to listen, reflect, and determine next steps together. We are grateful to everyone who engaged in this process and will continue working to ensure safe, accessible, and future-ready learning environments for all,' said Lance Swanson, the director of communication with the South Sioux City Community School District.
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