St. Petersburg: $600 million stormwater, wastewater and water bonds
St. Petersburg city · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the City finance storm resilience improvements, including but not limited to, floodwater protection, stormwater pump stations, drainage infrastructure, as well as wastewater collection and treatment facilities, drinking water distribution and supply facilities, by issuing general obligation bonds in one or more series, not exceeding $600,000,000, bearing interest not exceeding maximum legal rates, maturing not more than 30 years from each issuance date, pledging the City's full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power?
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
This referendum asks voters to approve general obligation bonds of up to $600,000,000 for storm resilience and water projects. The question lists floodwater protection, stormwater pump stations, and drainage infrastructure. It also lists wastewater collection and treatment, and drinking water distribution and supply. The bonds would mature no more than 30 years from each issuance date. The City would pledge its full faith, credit, and unlimited ad valorem taxing power. A YES vote allows the city to issue these bonds. A NO vote prevents the city from issuing them.
Official ballot arguments
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Supporters say
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Opponents say
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