Ballot Measures List

Bond issue to fund educational materials and facilities (often framed as "Student Opportunities"). This covers items like textbooks, instructional materials, curriculum resources, and related facility upgrades to support student learning programs.

Bond issue to fund school building construction and repair (framed as "Learning Environments"). This focuses on constructing new school buildings, renovating/repairing existing facilities, infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and general maintenance to modernize campuses.

Bond issue to fund purchase of technology equipment. This would provide computers, tablets, software, network upgrades, classroom tech, and other digital tools to keep students current with technology needs.

Bond issue to fund purchase of transportation equipment. This includes buying new school buses, vehicles for special needs students, maintenance equipment, and related transportation improvements for safe student travel.

Transportation Projects Summary: This proposition focuses on improving streets, intersections, residential roads, sidewalks, and trails to enhance mobility and safety. It allocates the largest share of the bond package.

Funding: $205 million (general obligation bonds).

Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.

Public Safety Projects Summary: Aims to upgrade police, fire, and emergency systems, including new stations, equipment, and training facilities for better response and preparedness.

Funding: $56 million (general obligation bonds).

Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.

Quality of Life Projects Summary: Enhances community recreation with new centers, playgrounds, splash pads, and sports courts to improve family and outdoor activities.

Funding: $74 million (general obligation bonds).

Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.

Public Facilities Projects Summary: Upgrades community buildings like senior centers, museums, and plazas to support cultural, veteran, and operational needs.

Funding: $65 million (general obligation bonds).

Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.

Stormwater Projects Summary: Improves stormwater infrastructure to reduce flooding and enhance drainage in key areas.

Funding: $6 million (general obligation bonds).

Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.

Drainage Projects Summary: Targets specific drainage basins to manage water flow and prevent erosion or flooding.

Funding: $5 million (general obligation bonds).

Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.

Library Project Summary: Funds a new library in south Broken Arrow to expand access to educational and community resources.

Funding: $4 million (general obligation bonds).

Tax Implications: No increase in property tax rates; repaid using existing revenues.

Sports Facilities Sales Tax Summary: Dedicates funds to upgrade public sports complexes for youth and adult activities, including turf, lighting, and amenities to support community athletics.

Funding: Approximately $46.555 million (temporary sales tax).

Tax Implications: Temporary 0.5% sales tax increase for five years (expires automatically); no property tax impact. Design starts in spring 2026, construction about a year later.