Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 2/3/2026
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Presentation and discussion of public education efforts to provide information about the 2026 General Obligation Bond package to Broken Arrow citizens
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Background:
During its regular meeting on January 6, 2026, the City Council approved and called for a special election on April 7, 2026, regarding the General Obligation Bond package. The package includes propositions comprised of $413 million in capital improvement projects related to transportation, public safety, quality of life, public facilities, stormwater, drainage, and a partnership with Tulsa City County Library. These seven propositions, if approved by voters, would have no impact on the current property tax rate in Broken Arrow.
In addition to the first seven propositions, City Council approved a vote on an eighth proposition for voters to decide on a one-half cent sales tax increase to fund much-needed improvements at the public sports facilities in Broken Arrow. If Proposition 8 is approved by voters, the new sales tax rate would be implemented on July 1, 2026, and expires on June 30, 2031, per Ordinance No. 3904. The one-half cent sales tax increase is estimated to generate $53 million during the temporary five-year period.
These approvals of the City Council are the culmination of more than two years of planning for the General Obligation Bond package. Due to the collaborative efforts of the Council, city staff, citizens, school district, business leaders, civic organizations, community groups, youth and adult sports organizations, and others, the package is now final and ready to be shared with the community.
City staff are finalizing a Public Education campaign to meet with citizens across the city over the next two months. The goal is to lead a transparent and informative campaign that helps Broken Arrow residents understand the key elements and budgets for the proposed propositions, how bonds work, how they are used by municipalities, how the projects were chosen, the impact of each project on the future of the community, the voting process, and the various ways citizens will have to learn more about the projects at their convenience.
Cost: $0
Funding Source: N/A
Requested By: Aaron McColloch, Communications Director
Approved By: City Manager’s Office
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No action required.
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