The chart below illustrates spending amounts for both passed and failed referendums over the past eight years. Election years typically show an increase in both the number and total value of bonds proposed, a trend often attributed to higher voter turnout during presidential elections, which can improve referendum passage rates.

The chart below illustrates spending amounts for both passed and failed referendums over the past eight years. Election years typically show an increase in both the number and total value of bonds proposed, a trend often attributed to higher voter turnout during presidential elections, which can improve referendum passage rates.