In Sensible bond package merits 'yes' vote by the Austin Statesman Editorial board, They discuss Proposition 1 and Proposition 2, two bonds that are designed to develop infrastructure and parks that were on the Travis County ballot yesterday. Proposition 1 provides $132.8 million over two dozen transportation projects by the county. It will build six roads, widen seven from two lanes to four, rehabilitate three bridges, and raise the level of several other roads and low-water crossings to decrease the chances of flooding on those roadways. Proposition 2 provides $82.1 million for the purchase of land to be utilized for parks, the improvement of existing parks and green-ways, as well as to preserve natural spaces. The article argues that purchasing the land now is more financially sensible because land prices are continuing to climb. Of the proposed projects the most expensive would require $22.2 million to purchase approximately 800 acres on the county's southwestern edges for recreational use along the Pedernales River. If voters approve both propositions, it is expected to add $10.47 to the 2013 tax bill for an average home valued at $272,931. That would increase to $42.75 in 2019.
While they do sate their opinion, the reader is provided with plenty of information to form their own opinion, they seem to be even tempered and are writing professionally. As for my opinion on the matter, I believe that the measures would provide great value to Travis county citizens, specifically the road expansions. But as with any great expenditure of taxpayers money I am hesitant to fully support a project unless the cost of the said project has been audited by an outside source. On November 8, 2011 Travis County citizens voted yes to both propositions.
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