Not only was it a “Yes”, but it was a resounding “Yes” from Burlington Voters on the Police Station Bond Referendum, and now the Burlington City Council will start the process of purchasing a renovating the US Bank Building Downtown for use as a police station.
Nearly 77% of Burlington voters voted “Yes” on Public Measure C, which needed 60% voter approval to pass. It authorizes the City Council to borrow up to $4 million in order to complete the purchase and renovation. The Council has resolved to keep the loan capped at $2.2 million.
Mayor Shane McCampbell, who also won reelection last night with just under 40% of the vote, was happy with the referendum vote.
“I’m super amped about the Police Station, and not just getting it by 60% but blowing that away. I think the people…have spoken,” McCampbell told KBUR.
Also celebrating the referendum vote was Councilwoman-Elect Antoinette Wilson, who won election to departing Mayor Pro-Temp Becky Anderson’s seat. Wilson, at 25 years old, is the youngest councilwoman in city history.
“It’s a great honor that the city and the people who voted put that must trust in me, being as young as I am,” Wilson said.
In West Burlington, Incumbents Rod Crowner, Rick Raleigh, and Therese Lees kept their seats. In Mediapolis, Tim Licko and Jim Spence won seats on the City Council.
