Is 85% really 85%?

The official vote of the Northlake bond issuance.

Just as a reminder, there are plenty of people that like to say that 85% of you voted for this. But if you look at the numbers, the real story is that of those that voted, 85% were in favor of the bond issuance.

Of the nearly 21,000 eligible voters in 2006, only 2,795 people voted. As you can see, 2,375 voted in favor and 420 voted against.

Don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that we shouldn't of voted for this bond, I just want to clear up how those stats are being thrown around from City Council members and others.

Approximately 13% of eligible voters actually voted. Of those 13%, 85% of them voted in favor of the bond issuance.

85% of nearly 21,000 would be nearly 18,000 people...and that isn't what happened. It was only 2,375 that passed the bond issuance.

Just trying to keep you informed. Remember, the FINAL Public Hearing on the proposed Property Tax increase is TODAY, Tuesday at 6pm.

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