Wapello County Public Measure A: $45 Million Jail Expansion Bonds
Wapello County, Iowa
My vote power: High
What does this measure do?
Supports: Public Safety and Crime Control
Wapello County would borrow up to $45 million to expand its overcrowded county jail by about 168 beds. Property owners would repay it with a county property tax; the bond needs 60% yes to pass.
Read the official ballot measure (PDF)
Proposed by: Wapello County Board of Supervisors
The county's elected board, which voted to put a jail expansion bond of about $45 million on the ballot.
Source: kyoutv.com
A YES vote means
The county may borrow up to $45 million to expand the jail and charge a property tax to repay it.
A NO vote means
The county may not borrow this money for the jail expansion.