Maine Bond Referendum, Nov. 5, 2019

Tue, 11/05/2019 - 8:00pm

Here are the results of the November 5, 2019 Question 1, Transportation spending bond state referendum as they roll in from municipalities in Knox and Waldo counties.

This proposal would authorize the State to issue general obligation bonds, in an amount not to exceed $105 million, to raise funds for transportation projects.

The 10-year bond would fund several projects, including:

Upgrades to bridges, secondary roads, state highways and other transportation infrastructure statewide under the helm of the Maine Department of Transportation ($100 million);

A matching grant program for municipal culvert upgrades via the Maine Department of Environmental Protection ($4 million)

The renovation of the wharf and bulkhead at the Gulf of Maine Research Institute in Portland ($1 million).

$15 million would be expended on facilities and equipment, including property acquisition, related to freight and passenger railroads, transit (public transportation), ports, marine transportation, aviation, and bicycle and pedestrian improvements.

The intent is to fund projects that preserve public safety or otherwise demonstrate high transportation value.

Knox County

Question 1: Transportation Bond	Yes	No
Appleton	140	46
Camden	830	84
Cushing	120	39
Friendship
Hope	165	49
Isle au Haut
Matinicus	12	1
North Haven	54	5
Owls Head	183	49
Rockland	930	229
Rockport	399	109
St. George	250	64
South Thomaston	148	22
Thomaston	261	59
Union	306	87
Vinalhaven	140	24
Warren	170	83
Washington	159	50
TOTAL	4,267	1,000
Waldoboro (Lincoln County)

Waldo County

Question 1: Transportation Bond	Yes	No
Belfast
Belmont
Brooks	63	41
Burnham
Frankfort
Freedom
Islesboro
Jackson	47	16
Knox
Liberty	103	22
Lincolnville
Monroe
Montville	76	21
Morrill	68	32
Northport	183	49
Palermo	110	47
Prospect	66	25
Searsmont	129	48
Searsport	214	49
Stockton Springs
Swanville
Thorndike	52	23
Troy	57	38
Unity	122	44
Waldo
Winterport	211	113
TOTAL	1,287	578