60°F
weather icon Clear

City officially accepts results of local ballot question

Boulder City Council officially and unanimously accepted the Nov. 8 election results of Boulder City Question 1 at a special public meeting on Nov. 16.

The meeting was a formality since the city is required by state law to put the results of the vote into public record.

Question 1, which was approved by 58 percent of local voters, gives the city permission to use the capital improvement fund to speed up the payments on the last municipal debt of $27 million on the raw-water line.

Over 8,000 residents in Boulder City voted according to the Clark County Election Department, matching the 2012 voter turnout.

“The turnout was really good this year,” Mayor Rod Woodbury said. “We matched our 2012 totals and I am hoping we have even more turnout in June.”

Councilman Cam Walker is up for re-election in June and Councilman Duncan McCoy’s seat is open since he is not running for a third term.

Even though voters approved the reallocation of funds, the city is not allowed to use money from the capital improvement fund until the start of fiscal year 2017, which begins in June. While the city has permission to use capital improvement fund money they are not required to use it.

“We will use the money as it becomes available,” Woodbury said. “But it is to early to know when and if we use the fund.”

City officials have proposed accelerating the debt payments by $750,000 per year, but Walker said that number was only a hypothetical right now.

City Council will publicly discuss an accelerated debt payment plan during the annual budget workshops. No date has been set for the city’s first workshop.

Contact reporter Max Lancaster at mlancaster@bouldercityreview.com or at 702-586-9401. Follow him on Twitter @MLancasterBCR.

MOST READ
LISTEN TO THE TOP FIVE HERE
THE LATEST
Kickin’ Off the Season in Style

Thousands came out Saturday for the 29th Wurst Festival, sponored by the Boulder City Sunrise Rotary club. Attendees enjoyed food, a car show, live music and a live auction. Money raised helps support scholarship programs as well as the annual Grad Night. The event helps kick off the busy fall season of events in Boulder City.

Mays doing double duty… again

Meet the new manager, same as the old manager.

Public invited to annual National Night Out Out

It’s that time of the year again when the public is encouraged to come out for an evening of fun while having the opportunity to meet and talk with a wide range of first responders.

Local Author Wins Award

Jean Kelly Widner, author of “The Adoption Paradox: Putting Adoption into Perspective” has been awarded the Literary Titan Book Award, a distinguished recognition honoring exceptional books. Widner’s book delves deeply into the complex and often contradictory realities of adoption — exploring stories from adoptees, adoptive parents, and birth parents while interweaving historical context and modern experiences. Through raw honesty and compassionate storytelling, “The Adoption Paradox” sheds light on the joys, grief, identity struggles, and resilience tied to the adoption experience. “This award affirms the importance of giving voice to the families and individuals impacted by adoption. The practice is always layered with love, loss, and paradox, and I’m honored that this work is resonating with readers and being recognized in this way,” said Widner. The Literary Titan Book Award celebrates authors who demonstrate extraordinary dedication and talent. The “Adoption Paradox” is available now through Amazon, Audible, and directly at www.adoptionparadox.com.

Mind the step

Recently, the Review received an email from a local resident who did not want to use his name but said he had 30 years of experience in construction.

King P.E. teacher wins state award

P.E. class has come a long way since the days of kickball and dodgeball.