Newark voters overwhelmingly approved a bond issue for park and infrastructure improvements
The first question on the ballot sought authorization of up to $6.5 million in bonding for the purchase of land, demolition of existing structures, environmental remediation and construction of a stormwater pond and multi-use path at the former Rodney dorm site.
The second question sought borrowing authorization of up to $2.5 million for additional park amenities at the former Rodney dorm site, including a walking path, pavilions, fishing pier and several educational components.
Questions three and four sought borrowing authorization of up to $18.625 million for several water and sewer utility projects, and other capital improvement program projects.
Unofficial results are as follows:
|
Question |
For |
Against |
| 1. Rodney Stormwater Facility ($6.5 million) |
1792 |
405 |
| 2. Rodney Park Amenities ($2.5 million) |
1471 |
702 |
| 3. 2018-2022 Water/Sewer CIP Projects ($15.625 million) |
1815 |
373 |
| 4. 2018-2022 CIP Projects ($3 million) |
1556 |
586 |
