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

Most Of Our Readers Say "NO" To Funding Naranja Park With A Property Tax

300 of our readers responded to the question:

Now That The Naranja Bond Was Defeated, What Do You Think Should Be Done At The Site?

The results should be carefully considered if and when this Town Council brings the issue forward. It seems obvious that many residents do not want this park to be funded with a property tax (#1 response) and if anything, should be funded with public & private financing. (#2 response)

Interesting to note, there were zero votes for "Whatever the Town Council decides is fine."

The results are here. Thanks to all those readers that responded.

A scaled back park with public & private financing 87 (29%)

A scaled back park funded by a property tax 21 (7%)

Use the site for a new middle school & ball fields 46 (15%)

Try to entice the Tucson Museum of Art 52 (17%)

Use it as a new Hi Tech area 23 (7%)

Sell it off for private development 36 (12%)

Whatever the Town Council decides is fine 0 (0%)

Do something, but I don't know what 2 (0%)

Whatever is done, No bond with a property tax 93 (31%)

My idea is not listed as an option 34 (11%)

I voted "No," but support a park for under $15M 33 (11%)

Offer the same $48.6M Bond next year 26 (8%)



Votes: 300