In Re Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds

¶1 The city of Edmonds (City) authorized the issuance of $4.2 million in taxpayer bonds to extend and complete its fiber optic network in order to convert to a wireless water meter system, as well as provide broadband access to police, fire, and other public institutions. Because the issuance of the bonds is primarily for a public purpose, the City has the authority to allow private individuals and nongovernmental organizations to use the current excess ¡capacity of its high-speed broadband network. We hold that the City’s decision to issue the taxpayer bonds does not violate article VII,…