May 4 election: Pickerington Schools voters soundly defeat bond issue
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For the second time in six months, voters have rejected a 2.9-mill bond for the construction of a new junior high school for Pickerington Schools, as well as expansions and upgrades to buildings.
The bond issue, which was designed to generate $95 million that the district could pay down in 38 years or less, was defeated by a vote of 3,688 (61.01%) against the bond, to 2,357 (38.99%) for it, according to unofficial results May 4 from the Fairfield County Board of Elections.
The district extends into Franklin County, where 23 votes were cast, with 13 in favor of the issue and 10 against it.