2027 Capital Improvement Program Bonding
Summary
The county will ask for $6.5 million in state bonding to renovate the Aldrich Arena and Community Events Center — a busy venue for graduations, cultural events, and markets — for energy, accessibility, and revenue sustainability. County Manager Becker also pitched a new multi-year bonding strategy.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $6.5 million state bonding request; the arena is also a revenue source for the county.
Event attendees, schools, small businesses, and county revenue.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners — October 27, 2026
The county is starting the process to sell bonds funding 2027 construction and infrastructure projects identified in the adopted budget. A public hearing is set for November 17, and adoption is expected December 1. The county's AAA bond rating — held for over 25 years — keeps borrowing costs low.
Board Workshop / Discussion — October 27, 2026
The county will ask for $6.5 million in state bonding to renovate the Aldrich Arena and Community Events Center — a busy venue for graduations, cultural events, and markets — for energy, accessibility, and revenue sustainability. County Manager Becker also pitched a new multi-year bonding strategy.
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