Voters approve the 2026 GO Bond package

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - On April 7, Broken Arrow voters approved a $415 million bond package, the largest in the city's history and nearly double the $210 million bond from 2018.

The seven propositions of the General Obligation Bond package were approved, while voters said no to Proposition 8, a temporary half-cent sales tax initiative to improve the city's sports facilities.

Mayor Debra Wimpee, on behalf of the City Council, thanked voters for participating in the 2026 bond election.

"By exercising their right to vote, the people of Broken Arrow have made a generational impact on our community. This bond package funds street improvements, strengthens public safety, upgrades parks and facilities, expands educational opportunities with a new library, and strengthens stormwater and drainage systems," Mayor Wimpee said. "We appreciate everyone who voted, attended forums, joined community committees, or completed surveys to help achieve this outcome after more than two years. I'd also like to express my sincere appreciation to our city staff for going above and beyond to ensure that we have the best bond package possible to serve the citizens of Broken Arrow."

Broken Arrow voters have consistently supported bond issues that fund capital improvements, upgrade infrastructure, and enhance the quality of life for the city's residents. Since 1997, they have approved 11 bond initiatives, including several General Obligation Bonds and Tulsa County's Vision 2025 programs in 2003 and 2015.

"We are deeply grateful to every resident who came out to vote. Our citizens' involvement in the Build Our Future GO Bond and sales tax initiative process defines our community. This package directly reflects what our residents want and demonstrates our commitment to building a better city together," said City Manager Michael Spurgeon. "The approval of this bond package will not only maintain but also improve the high quality of life we have in our community. Broken Arrow is one of the best places in America to live, work, and raise a family."

The seven propositions included in the 2026 Build Our Future General Obligation Bond package which were approved by voters will not increase property or sales tax rates.

• Proposition 1 allocates $205 million for transportation improvements, such as widening streets, enhancing intersections, rehabilitating residential roads, and improving sidewalks and trails.
• Proposition 2 provides $56 million for new fire stations, emergency equipment, training facilities, communication systems, and animal services.
• Proposition 3 dedicates $74 million to parks, playgrounds, aquatic facilities, community centers, and recreation amenities.
• Proposition 4 allocates $65 million to cultural and historical facilities, city operations buildings, social spaces, and infrastructure projects.
• Proposition 5 provides $6 million for stormwater and drainage improvements.
• Proposition 6 funds improvements to creek basins and drainage areas to manage stormwater flow.
• Proposition 7 invests $4 million in partnership with the Tulsa City-County Library to expand library access in south Broken Arrow.

The election results will be certified on Friday, April 10.