General obligation (GO) bonds are issued by state or local governments to fund public capital improvement projects such as roads, bridges, bikeways, public facilities and parks. Local GO Bond Programs are authorized by Denver voters every 4-10 years and repaid through property taxes.
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In 2017 and in 2021, Denver voters approved the Elevate and RISE bond programs, directing funding to critical infrastructure improvements and driving economic recovery by creating thousands of jobs, investing in local businesses, and bringing improved infrastructure to historically underserved areas of the city. To date, Elevate and RISE have initiated over 500 projects, turning votes into reality.
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Vibrant Bond Program Overview