Early Voting: April 27 – May 5.
Area schools and municipalities are holding elections on May 9th.
GILMER ISD
BOND ELECTION
- To Build a New High School -
May 9th - $28.5 Million
Early Voting: April 27 – May 5
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If approved, “would raise the tax rate by 19.9 cents per $100 valuation, or $169.41 annually on a homestead valued at $100,000.” Gilmer Mirror, Feb 18, 2015
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“The Combined Outstanding Debt for Gilmer ISD is $19,120,000.00.” Texas Tribune, Aug 2014
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“Texas has the second-highest amount of local debt per resident, at $8,627…” Texas Tribune, Mar 5, 2015
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The Texas Dept of Transportation “is so far in debt ($18 Billion) that local governments must now usually help pay to build state roads in their cities and counties.” Gilmer Mirror, Mar 14, 2015
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