General Obligation Bonds

MoneySecured by the promise to raise property taxes, if necessary

  • Voters must approve at referendum
  • Not necessary to use taxes
  • Not required to raise taxes
  • The Town of Cary has not raised taxes in more than 13 years, even after bond referendums passed in 1994 and 1999.

 

Why General Obligation Bonds?

  • Least costly
  • Lowest interest cost
  • Lowest issuance costs
  • General Obligation Bonds are the only choice for financing road and park projects

Tax Impacts
  • 7 cents over 7 years (2003-2010)
  • 16.7 percent cumulative total
  • $140 per year on $200,000 home
  • $11.67 per month

For further information, please call the Town at (919) 469-4007 or e-mail us.

 

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