City to host final GO Bond Public Forum

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - The City of Broken Arrow is seeking input from residents about which projects to include in a 2026 General Obligation Bond package that will go before voters in April 2026. The city is asking residents to make their voices heard by attending a final General Obligation Bond Public Forum on Thursday, Sept. 25, at South Broken Arrow Baptist Church, 7815 S. Elm Pl., at 6:30 p.m.

There are more than $600 million in projects under consideration by the city that will need to be narrowed down to approximately $400 million, the amount the city expects to earn from the 2026 General Obligation Bond. The City Council will make the final decision as to which projects will make the cut later this year, based in part on recommendations by the public.

Before the Council's deliberations begin, they are asking residents to get involved in the process. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to review the proposed projects and speak with City Councilors, the City Manager, City Department Directors, and the user groups that utilize city facilities. Residents will also be asked to identify the projects that they are most interested in by placing stickers in designated areas at the project stations.

For the last 16 months, the city has been surveying residents and compiling data about various projects and possible propositions. There have been numerous meetings with community groups that use the city's public facilities, meetings with HOAs, civic groups, and the school districts. A Citizens Steering Committee of individuals who live in Broken Arrow and are vested in the community has also been assembled to provide a community perspective.

The three General Obligation Bond Forums serve as a platform for gathering public feedback on essential initiatives being considered. If approved, these initiatives could have a significant impact on Broken Arrow for generations to come. The feedback from all three forums will be compiled and presented to the Council later this fall.