Tigard-Tualatin voters narrowly reject school construction bond

A $421.3 million school construction bond in the Tigard-Tualatin School District is too close to call, with early returns showing a narrow margin against the measure. Partial results indicate 52% of voters oppose the bond, which would fund renovations, a school replacement, and maintenance across the 11,000-student district. The bond's passage would rebuild Fowler Middle School and remodel several elementary schools. The bond's failure would mark a shift from the district's recent funding successes, including a levy renewal last November. If approved, property taxes would increase for homeowners.