Attention Biddeford Voters! A Municipal Election is scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Biddeford High School’s Tiger Gym from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. One critical item on the ballot is Question 1 (see exact question below), which seeks your approval to enhance programs at the Biddeford Regional Center of Technology. While the funding for the equipment has been awarded as a grant from the Maine Department of Education, the Maine Bond Bank's financing structure requires voter approval before accessing funds. The approval of this grant has zero impact on the local budget.
The grant will fund critical equipment upgrades across multiple programs:
Anatomage tables for Medical Technology, EMT, and Athletic Training
Electric forklift for trades programs
Ambulance for the EMT program
Van for the plumbing program
REFERENDUM QUESTION #1:
"Shall the Mayor and Treasurer of the City of Biddeford be authorized to issue bonds or notes in the name of the City for minor capital purposes in a principal amount not to exceed $491,500 to acquire advanced industry-standard equipment to modernize career and technical education programs at the Biddeford Center of Technology and train students for careers in high-demand fields? The debt service on the bonds or notes shall be paid by the State of Maine with no impact on local educational taxes."
Your vote matters! Help us ensure Center of Technology students have the tools they need for success in high-demand careers.
🗓️ Mark your calendar: Tuesday, January 21, 2025
📍 Where: Biddeford High School’s Tiger Gym
🕖 Polls open: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM