Peterson: ask voters on large bonds; voted against Alpine tax increase
October 26, 2025 | Stand for Orem, Orem Concerned Citizens , Orem, Utah County, Utah
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Peterson said voters should decide on expensive projects such as replacing multiple elementary schools and described a hypothetical ‘‘plan A’’ of a bond on the ballot and a ‘‘plan B’’ contingency if voters reject the measure. She warned that projects such as seismic upgrades and full rebuilds are expensive — referencing an approximate $120,000,000 price tag for replacing three elementary schools — and said taxpayers should have a voice before the district takes on such costs.
She said lease‑revenue or mortgage‑style financing is less desirable than asking voters directly on a bond, and that the district should be transparent with the public about tradeoffs (for example, closing schools vs. using portables) if a bond fails.
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