Edmond GO Bond Task Force and Projects

[Hollywood]

The Bond issue guidelines were written poorly where bond proceeds were not going to be required to be spent for their intended purposes by future councils.

Don’t disagree. But outside of say us on here who follow this stuff, I don’t think that was the issue. It was simply not wanting to pay.

Edmond is at a tipping point and without an investment to catch up, it’ll no longer be what it has been.

[Plutonic Panda]

The Bond issue guidelines were written poorly where bond proceeds were not going to be required to be spent for their intended purposes by future councils.

I can’t tell you I was not the biggest fan of some of the projects, but my proposal probably would not have won either because it would’ve been bigger and scope. I was very shocked to see projects like the Covell Parkway not included on the ballot.

I think the biggest part is just the conservative nature of Edmond and people not wanting to pay a little bit higher property taxes, regardless of if it’s needed. Edmond had so many great projects planned and it seemed like they were moving forward on it but a lot of good stuff has been canceled or pushed back and definitely. I mean most of the Covell Parkway projects were already supposed to have been completed by now. Walmart neighborhood market by Ashford Oaks was essentially going to fund a major portion of the intersection improvements at Coltrane And they denied it.

People turned down the shops spring creek expansion, which would’ve been a smaller version of OAK and would’ve brought great living options a cool movie theater and really good shopping options boosting Edmond’s tax revenue.

They shot down 18 on Fink, which would’ve been a really unique neighborhood offer some cookie cutter townhouses. 18 on Fink was great. It was near UCO and could’ve been a great option for college students who don’t want a car.

I’m pretty sure the RTA was already supposed to be up and running by now back and when it was proposed over a decade ago. Now that part isn’t exactly Edmonds fault.

I’m not trying to be negative Nancy because there are some good projects happening in Edmond. I think the city can still turn itself around and come back with another proposal at a later date. But the citizens are gonna have to wake up.

I personally know people who voted no on this measure, but they have bitched the entire time I’ve known them about how bad traffic is the roads etc. Can’t have your cake and eat it too.