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Oklahoma City Votes on $2.7 Billion Bond Package Today

Officials narrowed a $9 billion needs list to focus on the most urgent fixes.

Overview

  • Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. as residents weigh 11 propositions that together form the city’s largest bond to date.
  • The plan encompasses 547 projects, with 76% classified as critical and 56% of funding directed to streets, bridges and traffic systems.
  • Major allocations include $1.35 billion for street work and $414 million for parks, facilities and trails.
  • City leaders say the package would be financed by property-tax-backed debt without raising the current property tax rate.
  • Projects include transit and public safety facilities, a new downtown parking garage, a police lab and fire training center, plus funding tied to a downtown soccer stadium and future Olympic-site improvements; officials warn failure would delay essential repairs.