State Question 833: What to know about authorizing public infrastructure districts

Backers of an amendment to authorize municipal public infrastructure districts say the funding mechanism could spur more affordable-housing construction, but critics question the potential burden on taxpayers.

State Question 833, a legislatively referred constitutional amendment on the Nov. 5 general election ballot, proposes authorizing municipalities to create public infrastructure districts.

To qualify as a public infrastructure district, 100% of surface property owners must agree to the funding formula and present a plan to their local city council. A board of trustees would be established to oversee the district if approved.