I don't keep up on scheduled meeting when decision about spending big money are the topic ( to me anything over 100k big money, but We managed and worked hard for what We got) Per attendants by comments I think few do?
IMO (now this is MY OPINION) I think voting boxes should be set up at the districts and you show your id ( proof your in the district) and allowed to vote in time frame. This IMO would be more accurate opinion poll. Then they could say well the majority voted for it ( I also think 65 % or so would be majority)