Cary residents to vote on two bonds

"A lot of the complaints you will hear are about lack of infrastructure such as roads and parks and that's exactly what's in the bonds," said Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht.

The Parks Bond would provide $112 million and includes plans to add parks and preserve open spaces in an area that continues to grow. Of that amount, $50 million of the bond would be spent on a second phase to the popular downtown park.

The Transportation Bond would provide $113 million and includes plans to widen intersections and improve sidewalks.

The bonds are on the ballot as part of the town's 2040 Imagine Cary plan which was written by citizens and adopted in January 2017.

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Those residents who oppose the bonds say they are worried about the town's debt and rising taxes, but town leaders are optimistic the bonds will not cost residents additional money at this time.

"Due to successful management of our finances over the years and the growth that we have experienced, we are in a position where we don't need the citizens to pay additional taxes right away for this," said Sean Stegall, Cary's Town Manager.

"The city is growing so that's why I am going to vote for more parks. More streets obviously," said Cary resident Daniella Lesarte who plans to vote yes.

If the bonds pass, Cary residents can expect to see improvements right away.