§ 90611 Bond Approval Voter Threshold

• •To approve borrowing money for big projects (like schools or roads), 60% of voters must say 'yes'.
• •This rule is for 'general obligation bonds'—which means the government promises to pay back the money with taxes.
• •If fewer than 60% agree, the plan to borrow money fails.

A town wants to build a new park but needs $1 million. They ask voters to approve borrowing the money.

If 100 people vote, at least 60 must vote 'yes' for the town to borrow the money. If only 50 say 'yes', the park won’t get built.