The failure to pass the three school bonds on Tuesday has sparked debate and reflection throughout the Willis community. The need for updated facilities and fields is crucial, but there are several factors that contributed to the bonds not securing the required votes to pass.  

Many conversations about the bonds not passing have included the talk of increase in taxes for the community. The outcome of one of the bonds passing could be a worry for some of the homeowners that continue to struggle with the rising living costs. This leads to some voters having to decide whether to look at the impact on their wallets or facilities that don’t benefit them directly 

Another factor to the bonds not passing is the miscommunication through social media and other sources. Miscommunication and untrue information can spread which can lead to skepticism with the voters and lack of trust with the board and the bonds use. Facebook and other social media can lead to a ton of misinformation that can highly affect voters decisions with the bond

Lack of communication can lead to the last factor which is participation in the voting. The school bond elections typically have lower voting and participation rates than usual. This can be fixed with more targeted efforts and the school board putting as much factual information as they can to show voters that their vote counts and they should get out there and show what they want.

In conclusion, even though the need for some school improvements is crucial and necessary, addressing financial concerns, enhancing communication and covering misinformation, and boosting voter engagement are essential for support of future bond votes and passing bonds.