Island property owners signed off on a referendum that will allow the Captiva Island Fire Control District to issue bond loans for the acquisition and improvement of property for public safety projects.
A Special Election was held today, Feb. 10, for voters in the district’s jurisdiction.
The bond referendum read as:
“To better protect the residents and visitors of Captiva Island, shall the Captiva Island Fire Control District issue not exceeding $24,000,000 general obligation bonds, in one or more series, maturing in thirty years or less, bearing interest not exceeding the maximum legal rate, secured by and payable from the full faith, credit and ad valorem taxing power of the district, for the acquisition and improvement of property needed for fire public safety projects?”
Out of the 237 registered voters eligible to cast a ballot, 106 did — a total voter turnout of 44.73%. According to Lee County Elections, 82 voted in favor of the referendum — 77.36% — and 24 voted against it — 22.64%.
A full article is forthcoming.
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