This Day in Henrico History: Nov. 8 – Henrico voters approve $419.8 million for public facilities

On Nov. 8, 2016, Henrico County voters approved all five questions in a $419.8-million general obligation bond referendum, authorizing major investments in public buildings and infrastructure.

The ballot separated the borrowing authority into categories: $272.6 million for schools, $87.1 million for parks, $24 million for libraries, $22.1 million for fire facilities and $14 million for roads. County officials identified 26 projects in all five magisterial districts.

Among the projects later supported were replacements for aging school buildings and a new Fairfield Area Library.

Sources: Henrico County, 2016 bond referendum retrospective; WTVR/CBS 6, November 8, 2016.