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Construction Project Referendum Construction Project Referendum

What is a Referendum?

Upcoming Referenda

State law requires units of government considering construction projects for public question to submit information about the project to the Department of Local Government Finance ("Department") at least 30 days prior to the election. (Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-3.6)

To calculate an Estimated Referendum Impact click HERE. Once the form appears on the screen, select the unit of government imposing the referendum from the dropdown box at the top of the form. Enter an assessed value for the property. Next select any deductions that may apply to the parcel by either clicking on the checkboxes or entering an amount in the 'Other Deductions' text box. Finally, click on the 'Estimate Referendum Impact' button for details.

Historic Referenda

If a majority of the voters voting on the public question vote in favor of the public question, the political subdivision may issue the proposed bonds or enter into the proposed lease rental.

If a majority of the voters voting on the public question vote in opposition, the political subdivision may not issue the bonds or enter into the lease proposed lease rental. Another public question on the same or substantially similar public question may not be submitted to the voters earlier than one year after the date of the election.

November 2011 Elections

May 2011 Elections

November 2010 Elections

May 2010 Elections 

November 2009 Elections 

Petition and Remonstrance and Referendum Process

Petition and Remonstrance Forms