Should West and Highland high schools see massive upgrades? Bond ballot question divides SLC voters.

Parents and alumni shared mixed opinions late Tuesday about the possibility that a $730 million bond proposal appearing on Salt Lake City ballots this November could fuel what officials call urgently needed upgrades at West and Highland high schools.

The majority of speakers hailed from Highland High and expressed support for the Salt Lake City School District bond proposal. That included former University of Utah football defensive end and Highland alum Nate Orchard. Orchard went on to play for several NFL teams for seven years.

“Highland is near and dear to my heart,” said Orchard. ”I know that this school means a whole lot to the community. … Whatever we can do to help make this happen and push it through, that’s why we’re here.”

Voters will ultimately have final say on whether the multimillion-dollar bond proposal passes this November. Such bonds are a type of loan backed by property taxes and require voter approval.




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