A process whereby the voters of a governmental unit are given the opportunity to approve or disapprove a proposed new issue of municipal securities.  An election is most commonly required in connection with general obligation or full faith and credit bonds.  Requirements for voter approval may be imposed by state constitution, statute or local ordinance.

A process whereby the voters of Westchester are given the opportunity to approve or disapprove a proposed issue of municipal securities. County Charter requires a public referendum when the amount of the proposed bonding for a project is in excess of $10 million.

an opportunity for voters to decide if the school district will be authorized to raise funds to address specific facility additions, repairs, and/or renovations