Here are the results of the November 6, 2018 Question 2, Bond to improve water quality, create wastewater treatment facilities state referendum as they roll in from municipalities in Knox and Waldo counties. 

Question 2 on the 2018 General Election ballot “aims to improve water quality, support the planning and construction of wastewater treatment facilities and assist homeowners whose homes are served by substandard or malfunctioning wastewater treatment systems.”

According to the Maine Office of the Treasurer, “the total estimated life time cost is $38,250,000 representing $30,000,000 in principal and $8,250,000 in interest (assuming interest at 5.0% over 10 years).” Furthermore, the Maine Office of Fiscal and Program Review notes this bond issue would have “no significant fiscal impact” aside from the debt service costs outlined. 

According to the Maine Office of the Attorney General, approval of this measure would authorize the State to issue bonds not exceeding $30 million, with the bonds running for no longer than 10 years from date of issue and backed by “the full faith and credit of the State.” 

Knox County

 Waldo County