Residents voted more than 2-1 against a $6.9 million general obligation bond to construct a community recreation center in Tuesday's general election.
"It's really disappointing," said Clearfield City Recreation Director Tracy Heun of the 69 percent vote against the bond.The complex, planned for city land in Fisher Park at 700 S. 1000 East and across from Clearfield High, would have been the first such facility in Davis County and could have given Clearfield something to brag about and put it back on the map.
The city's 36-year-old swimming pool will now need considerable remodeling - as much as $500,000, according to Heun. Remodeling will also have to include access for the disabled.
Opponents argued the city has no obligation to provide recreation - that it is something private businesses can do better. The bond would have raised the property taxes on a $75,000 home by about $5.60 a month for the next 20 years.