Voters in Caldwell and West Caldwell delivered a divided verdict in Tuesday’s special election.
Two bond measures totaling $36.3 million
for initiatives that would upgrade the district’s deteriorating school facilities and resources.
Question 1, which sought $22,875,272 in bonds for the district’s elementary schools, was approved with an overwhelming majority based on preliminary results. Conversely, Question 2, aiming for $13,418,146 in bonds for upgrading the high school facilities and building a new sports complex, was rejected by a significant margin.
Aside from the $23 million in bond money, projects aimed at improving elementary schools within the district—which educates students from Caldwell and West Caldwell—would receive an additional boost of around $9.15 million from state funding should this ballot measure pass, as stated on the website.
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To view the complete questions, click here.
Here’s a view of the final vote counts with all districts accounted for:
Bond question No. 1
- Yes: 2,411
- No: 886
Bond question No. 2
- Yes: 1,193
- No: 2,104
Stay tuned for updates from the Essex County Board of Elections.
The article initially appeared on NorthJersey.com.
Caldwell and West Caldwell residents divided over $36.3 million school referendum proposals
