Why Was Naranja Park Bond Defeated? "Because $48.6M for A Park Is Crazy!"

Our poll question asking why the Naranja Bond issue failed received 255 responses.

By far, the single biggest response was the fact that $48.6M for a park is "crazy."

Hopefully, this poll helps clarify why the bond issue was defeated. Thanks to all readers who responded


Oro Valley's Mary Davis Wonders Why Naranja Bond Failed. Please Help Her Understand

Don't ask me. I voted "yes" 38 (14%)

I wouldn't vote to tax myself 77 (30%)

I wouldn't vote for what was a "sports complex" 69 (27%)

As a resident ,I don't even know where Naranja is 2 (0%)

$48.6 M for a park is "crazy" 131 (51%)

It would cost more than OV was stating 103 (40%)

The park was a "want,' not a "need" 107 (41%)

Funding wouldn't be available anyway 20 (7%)

It wasn't $48.6M, but more than $85M with interest 92 (36%)

If the economy was better, maybe I'd have voted "yes' 38 (14%)

I may vote "yes" next time with less sports facilities 30 (11%)

It offered nothing for senior citizens 51 (20%)

I pay HOA dues for the amenities I need & want 35 (13%)

I was offended by OV using taxpayer money to advocate the park 78 (30%)

My reason for voting "no" is not listed 25 (9%)

Votes: 255