Canton City Schools voters approve Issue 18 bond issue for new schools
Voters in the Canton City School District approved a $60 million bond issue that will fund the construction of two new elementary schools.
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Voters in the Canton City School District approved a $60 million bond issue that will fund the construction of two new elementary schools.
Unofficial election results show voters supported Canton City Schools' bond issue but rejected tax issues for the Lake, Louisville and Perry school districts.
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If approved, the bond issue would allow the Canton City School District to build two elementary schools and reorganize its other elementary schools.
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