BELLINGHAM SCHOOL #501 — Bond

Capital projects: school construction, modernization, and infrastructure financed by general-obligation bonds.

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About this levy

Bellingham School District #501 issues general-obligation bonds approved by district voters to finance capital projects — school construction, major renovations, and infrastructure upgrades. The bond levy on each property tax bill repays principal and interest on outstanding bonds.

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