Issuance of Bonds for Construction of New Public Safety Facilities
City of Owatonna · November 3, 2026
The question on your ballot
Shall the City of Owatonna be authorized to issue its general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $65,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing and equipping new public safety facilities for the City's police and fire departmens? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE.
In plain language
A VoterDecoder summary of the official measure text.
This question asks Owatonna voters whether the city may issue general obligation bonds, which are loans the city repays with interest from property taxes. The bonds would be for up to $65,000,000 to acquire, construct and equip new public safety facilities for the police and fire departments. The ballot notes that a YES vote is a vote for a property tax increase. A YES vote authorizes the bonds. A NO vote means the bonds are not authorized.
Fiscal impact
Bonds of up to $65,000,000.
Official ballot arguments
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What supporters and opponents say — outside sources (not official ballot arguments)
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Supporters say
No public statements in favor were found.
Opponents say
No public statements against were found.