$161.8 Million Bond Approved for November Election by Belton ISD

Belton, Texas (FOX 44)– The Belton Independent School District recently passed a large bond proposal to be put on the November ballot.

The $161.8 million bond is split into four distinct sections each pertaining to different aspects of the district. Each proposition can be voted on individually, allowing voters to choose exactly where their tax dollars go to.

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The $161.8 million bond, if approved in full, will join two other bonds passed in 2017 and 2022. These three bonds will bring Belton ISD to a total bond debt amount of $484 million.

“One of the things that people like to ask is when are we going to be debt free? The best answer for that is when we stop growing. As the community continues to grow, the need for facilities and addressing aging facilities is going to be there,” says Ellen Burnett, chair for Vote Yes for Belton ISD Kids.

As for how that number will affect taxpayers, Burnett says the increases will be minimal.

“When you look at the amount that you’re going to be increasing the taxes per year, on average for a family, around $5.22, I would say that’s less than the cost of a fast-food meal. With the impact that this is going to have on the larger community, I think it’s definitely worth it,” says Burnett.

Belton residents will vote on these four propositions come November. For more information on the proposed bonds, you can visit the Belton ISD website here.