Services

Referendum Assistance

Northland Securities provides municipalities and school districts with assistance in moving forward to a successful voter referendum. This process includes:

1. Reviewing and discussing assumptions to be used
2. Understanding and communicating the potential options as they relate to the type of question, amount of the request, and how best to present these materials to the voting public
3. Discussing alternative financing options
4. Utilizing any community or school district survey results, if applicable
5. Moving forward with required election timelines, coordinating efforts with legal counsel and providing additional referendum assistance, upon request

Although there is no guaranteed formula for passing a bond referendum, there are a number of techniques and strategies that can be implemented to help achieve a successful referendum. The types of assistance that Northland Securities can provide include:

1. Tax impact analysis
2. Assistance in organizing a Citizens Advisory Committee
3. Attending Citizens Advisory Committee meetings
4. Developing a marketing plan for the referendum
5. Assisting with fund-raising documentation
6. Developing a calendar of events

We can also provide a unique tool to use as a resource to communicate tax impact. Northland has the ability to program an interactive link to a client's website, tailored to meet the municipality's needs, in a clear and concise format, as shown below.