Voters across Green Country decided on several bond packages and sales tax proposals this Tuesday.
Improvements to schools, recreational facilities, and improved roads were at stake in these elections.
CHECK RESULTS—> Election Results
Tulsa
In Tulsa, voters approved a $609 million bond package for Tulsa Public Schools. Here are the four different propositions:
- $200,985,000 for student experiences, including extracurricular activities.
- $276,000,000 for facilities, including renovations.
- $104,785,000 for technology.
- $27,230,000 for transportation.
None of the propositions will raise property taxes.
Broken Arrow
Voters in Broken Arrow decided to approve a "Go Bond" proposal priced at $415 million. Propositions 1 through 7 would be funded by property taxes, which would stay the same, and used to improve roads, intersections, sidewalks, trails, and public safety facilities. Proposition 8 failed, which would have funded upgrades to the Arrowhead Softball Complex and would have increased the sales tax by a temporary half-cent.
Inola
PASSED:
Inola Public Schools is asking voters to approve a $60 million bond package. The latest version of the bond is split into two different propositions, each sitting at about $30 million. The funds would cover new classrooms, facility renovations, and technology upgrades.
Pryor
PASSED
Pryor voters will also decide on a school bond package. The $98,155,000 would fund the creation of a new middle school, facility maintenance and structure needs, and Phase Two of the Tiger Stadium Project.
McAlester
DENIED
The City of McAlester is asking voters to approve a penny sales tax to fund road repairs. Interim City Manager Ken Wilmer says that if the sales tax brings in between $3 to $4 million dollars a year, it is possible to fix 30 to 40 roads.
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