Lake Worth aims to fix 450 roads; tax cost still a question

LAKE WORTH — How many city roads can $40 million repair? Close to 450. City Commissioners at a 35-minute public workshop Thursday night unveiled the list of potholed-streets that will be fixed if the road repair bond referendum passes in November.

If the bond passes, the city will have 30 years to pay it back. But it’s still not clear how much residents will be asked to fork over, a concern raised by Commissioner Christopher McVoy.

“We’re asking the public to shell out money for 30 years on road (that A.D.A. Engineering) is telling us will start declining in 15 years,” McVoy said. “Does the public have confidence that their money will be well Keep up with The Post’s complete coverage of Lake Worth on its Facebook page dedicated to the city. On Facebook, search for Post on Lake Worth.