VICTORY! Citizens Defeat Taxpayer-Funded Broadband in Lucas, Texas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On November 3, 2020, residents in Lucas, Texas defeated a ballot measure, Proposition B, that would have issued general obligation bonds for the “Lucas Broadband Project,” a government-owned broadband network (GON) for the city. The estimated cost for the project was more than $23 million, with general obligation bonds totaling more than $19 million. Residents in Lucas, Texas rejected Proposition B on Election Day with over 60 percent of the vote. TPA got involved with the ballot initiative after being contacted by a concerned citizen from Lucas.

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Citizens in Lucas, TX defeated Prop B, which would have implemented more than $19 million in "general obligation bonds" for a government-owned broadband network! Huge win for taxpayers. https://www.protectingtaxpayers.org/telecommunications/victory-citizens-defeat-taxpayer-funded-broadband-in-lucas-texas/