Unfortunately, residents often do not focus until late in the process and raise numerous questions at a late hour in the process. Through board elections, new residents moving into a community, and committee member's change, new ideas are generated. A public works manager and staff need to be committed to do whatever it takes to hold the project together prior to the vote. This may be holding special meetings, talking one on one with new board members, modifying conditions and adjusting the message to address everyone's concerns. The final principle is to never give up on a project that you believe is vital to the well being of a community.
Many bond issues take more than one try to gain approval.
There is no secret formula that can be plugged into a computer to make a solution appear as to how to get a bond issue approved. There are so many forces and variables internally and externally that determine the success of getting a bond issue passed. The most important principle is to have a toolbox of techniques and the knowledge of how to use these techniques. One needs to provide a script that controls and manages the issues within their control. The future of our environment and our quality of life is dependent on a quality infrastructure.