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May 10 city election

Waco ISD bond
Passed: District eager to begin work on new campuses, renovations
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$172.5 million


  • New East Waco elementary school / $13.3 million
  • New Dean Highland elementary school / $12.9 million
  • New Bell's Hill elementary school / $13.3 million
  • New University High / $70 million
  • Waco High science lab addition / $7 million
  • A.J. Moore science lab addition / $4.5 million
  • Campus renovations / $13.3 million
  • Fixtures, furniture, equipment / $25.8 million
  • Miscellaneous (demolition costs, bond contingency, inflation) / $12.2 million
  • Link: Waco ISD bond info from the district
City council
Re-elected: DuPuy, Riggs to serve as mayor, Dist. 3 rep
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Bill Franklin
(Dist. 3 challenger)
Bill Franklin
The challenger: Bill Franklin, 69, a native of the Houston area, where he taught physics for 31 years. Since retirement, he teaches part time at Rapoport Academy.
Where he lives: 7000 block of Edmond Ave., near Highway 6 and Bosque Blvd., with his wife, Judy.
Why he's running: He says Waco is as big as it needs to be and doesn't want the growth that made him leave Houston.
Policy goals: Opposes incentives to developers and favors spending on sidewalks and better policing. > More
Randy Riggs
(Dist. 3 incumbent)
Randy Riggs
The incumbent: Randy Riggs, 45, a graduate of Richfield High School and Baylor. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
Where he lives: 7200 block of Sandera St., near Highway 6 and Bosque Blvd., with his wife Mary Ann.
Why he's running: Wants to implement changes from the 2007 bond issue. Public safety is his top issue.
Policy goals: Supports measures for business and job growth. Wants to maintain environmental quality. > More
Midway ISD bond
Passed: Midway ISD pleased with results if not turnout
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$75.8 million


  • New elementary school / $16.6 million
  • New intermediate school / $24 million
  • New administration building / $5.5 million
  • New transportation / maint. facility / $4.9 million
  • Campus renovations / $4.9 million
  • Midway High additions / $8.8 million
  • Panther Stadium additions / renovations / $10.8 million
  • Link: Midway ISD bond info from the district
Do you support the bond?
Yes 38.46% 35
No 61.54% 56

Who do you support?
Randy Riggs 86.96% 40
Bill Franklin 13.04% 6

Do you support the bond?
Yes 40.00% 30
No 60.00% 45

Your turn
What do you think about the Waco ISD bond? Read, post comments here:
Comments

By C.F.M.

May 10, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this

VOTE NO TO THIS BOND ISSUE IT WILL COST MORE THAN THE TAX PAYERS KNOW, WITH COST OVERRUNS AND MISSING MONEY..

By Colin L. Powell, Waco High Grad

May 10, 2008 12:44 PM | Link to this

Voting no on this issue will cost more to the students of WISD than the naysayers know, with missed opportunities and aging facilities. We as a community must vote FOR!

By Col

May 10, 2008 1:58 PM | Link to this

Vote ‘NO’ on the Waco ISD school bond - nice buildings don’t make kids smarter, but it does make Waco builders, bureaucrats and bankers richer!

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By Leah Perry

May 8, 2008 2:49 PM | Link to this

MISD shouldn’t have gotten greedy with their bond. No one needs a million dollar concession stand! If they had been more prudent they could have secured the new and renovated classroom space necessary for growth and sucked it up over the rest.

By James

May 8, 2008 9:53 PM | Link to this

I have no kids in MISD, but I support the school board and its decision to renovate. I am voting yes on Saturday. What is a few more dollars, pay them over $2000 a year anyways in taxes.

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Waco ISD bond  / archive
OPINION
Mayor of Waco

Brenda Bell
(Mayor/challenger)
Brenda Bell
Virginia DuPuy
(Mayor/incumbent)
Virginia DuPuy
Who do you support?
Virginia DuPuy 70.83% 17
Brenda Bell 29.17% 7


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