Letter: RISE bond system needs constant, careful review
Nov 03, 2026
With all of the ads encouraging a “yes” vote on state Constitution Question 2, it should be obvious to everyone that a lot of money is riding on this. The amendment will facilitate counties’ ability to issue bonds to pay for infrastructure. Bonds are IOUs, which the counties (taxpayers) will h
ave to repay. The theory is that an increase in tax revenue from new developments enabled by said infrastructure will generate funds to repay the IOUs. ...read more read less