It's little surprise to Atlantans that parts of the city are in serious need of repair. A drive through Atlanta reveals crumbling sidewalks, potholed roads and a traffic light synchronization system that Mayor Kasim Reed recently described as a "disaster."
Atlanta voters will head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a $250 million bond referendum that would allow the city to catch up on some of its infrastructure problems.
The St. Patrick's Day special election will involve two separate bonds. The first, worth $188 million, will be spent on transportation. The second bond, about $64 million, will fund municipal buildings and recreation centers.
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Some residents told WABE-FM they're unsure how they'll vote due to lingering questions over how the money will be spent. An online map including nearly 230 proposed projects says officials have yet to decide which ones to fund.
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Reed said concerns over what the funds will be spent on are understandable, but insists that if approved, the money would be spent wisely, WSB-TV reports.
Atlanta officials said they expect the referendum to be approved, though they predict turnout to be low — partly because nothing else is on the ballot.
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