Voters in two New Jersey municipalities approved special school election referendums to issue bonds to pay for capital improvements to public schools.
Burlington Township passed a $27.45 million plan for school renovations by a vote of 1,210-453, a margin of 73%-27%.
A second proposal to spend an additional $10.7 million for additional renovations – primarily for athletic facilities – passed 1,072-588, a 65%-35% margin.
Voter turnout was at 9%.
In Haddonfield, voters approved a $46.69 million renovation plan for five schools and a local athletic complex by a vote of 2,756-772, a 78%-22% margin.
Turnout in Haddonfield was a whopping 33.4%.
Voters must approve the proposal to qualify for state funding of at least 40% of some school construction costs through annual debt service assistance. State law permits four free-standing special school referendums each year to help school districts pass the referendums with the lowest possible turnout.
Burlington Township now qualifies for the state to pick up $20.25 million and Haddonfield will get $10.6 million.
Yesterday marked the twelfth and final Election Day of 2024 in New Jersey.