Build Our Future BA GO Bond projects selected

The $415 million "Build Our Future BA General Obligation Bond Package" and its eight propositions that will go before Broken Arrow voters in April 2026 advanced with the unanimous approval from the Broken Arrow City Council at its meeting held on Dec. 16.

At the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on Jan. 6, the City Council will be presented with an ordinance and resolution calling for a special election for the 2026 GO Bond projects. For a complete list of the proposed projects, go to the 2026 General Obligation Bond page on the City of Broken Arrow website.

The package includes eight propositions totaling $415 million that, if approved by voters in April 2026, will fund a wide range of public interest projects.

• Proposition 1 allocates $205 million (49.6%) to Transportation projects.
• Proposition 2 allocates $56 million (13.5%) to Public Safety projects.
• Proposition 3 designates $74 million (17.6%) for Quality-of-Life projects.
• Proposition 4 allocates $65 million (15.7%) to Public Facilities,
• Proposition 5 allocates $6 million (1.5%) to Stormwater,
• Proposition 6 allocates $5 million (1.2%) to Drainage projects, and
• Proposition 7 provides $4 million for a new south Broken Arrow library in partnership with Tulsa City-County Library.

Funds for the projects named in Propositions One through Seven would be raised over 10 to 12 years through general obligation bond sales and would not raise property taxes. Proposition Eight includes a temporary 0.5% sales tax increase for major sports facility improvements, with design starting in spring 2026 and construction beginning about a year later. It is also important to note that the sales tax would expire after five years.

City Manager Michael Spurgeon said he is proud of the process and resident input.

"This effort has been community-driven; we conducted six overwhelmingly responsive surveys on each proposition," Spurgeon said. "We also held multiple forums, received partner feedback, and included a Citizens' Committee. These projects reflect our residents' will."