On April 7, Broken Arrow voters will consider eight propositions as part of the Build Our Future BA 2026 General Obligation (GO) Bond. Before the election, the city will hold several Public Meetings to provide clear information about each proposition, helping voters make informed decisions.

Four forums are scheduled at different locations, and all residents are welcome to attend any session. Meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on the following dates:

• Monday, March 2, at the Union Public Schools 8th Grade Center, 6501 S. Garnett Road.
• Thursday, March 12, at Ridge Christian Church, 4010 W. New Orleans St.
• Thursday, March 26, at Battle Creek Golf Club, 3200 N. Battle Creek Dr.
• Thursday, April 2, Connect Church, 401 W. New Orleans St.

These meetings offer an informal setting to learn about the seven propositions and the projects that are included in the $415 million bond package. The following are highlights of each of the propositions:

Proposition 1: Transportation – $205 million is allocated to widen streets, improve intersections, rehabilitate residential roads, and enhance sidewalks and trails. These projects are intended to improve traffic flow, safety, and connectivity across the city.  Street widenings would be on Tucson/121st – Olive to Aspen; Omaha/51st – Aspen to Elm; New Orleans/101st – Garnett to Olive; Olive/129th – Washington to New Orleans (Design); Olive/129th – New Orleans to Florence; Houston/81st – State Highway 51 to 209th; Elm/161st – New Orleans to Florence; Florence/111th – Aspen to Elm; Kenosha/71st – Creek Turnpike to 51st (Evans Rd); 23rd/County Line Road – Houston to Washington; and Aspen/145th – Dearborn to Omaha plus some unnamed projects that all total $96,450,000.

Intersections would include Tucson/121st – Olive/129th; 23rd/County Line & New Orleans/101st;  23rd/County Line & Jasper /131st: Houston/81st & Evans /225th; Washington /91st & 23rd/County Line; Kenosha /71st & Midway/257th; and 20th & Hillside Drive plus some unspecified projects total $37,450,000.

Proposition 2: Public Safety – $56 million is allocated for Outdoor Warning System improvements; Animal Shelter expansion, renovation; Purchase, equip new fire trucks, ambulances, emergency vehicles;            Fire Station #9; Public Safety Training Center classroom expansion/renovation; Public Safety Training Center drainage improvements and road crossing; Public Safety Training Center perimeter security; Public Safety Training Center outdoor firing range improvements and unnamed projects.

Proposition 3: Quality of Life – $74 million is allocated for Elam Park – Community Center; Elam Park – Splash Pad, Pickleball Courts, Puckleball, and Misc. Amenities; Country Aire Splashpad Construction to Replace Pool; Park Playground Equipment Upgrades and Misc. Amenities;  Nienhuis Park – Pickleball Courts and Misc. Amenities; Jackson Park – Pavilion and Playground Shade Structure; Central Park Community Center Renovation/Expansion; Rose West Dog Park Shade Structure; New Dog Park (Includes Land Acquisition and Design) and unnamed projects.

Proposition 4: Public Facilities – $65 million is allocated for Senior Center expansion/renovation; Rose District Plaza expansion; Arts@302 expansion/renovation; Veterans Center expansion, renovation, parking improvements; Military History Museum relocation; History Museum expansion /renovation; and unnamed projects.

Proposition 5: Stormwater – $6 million is allocated to improve infrastructure and reduce flooding on public property.

Proposition 6: Drainage – $5 million is allocated to improve infrastructure and address flooding on private property that may affect surrounding areas. Named projects are: Drainage pond improvements – Madison Ave. and Birch St.; Drainage improvements – Downtown; Drainage improvements – Elgin St. to Iola St. and Date Ave. to Ash Ave.; and Drainage improvements – Indian Springs area

Proposition 7: Tulsa City-County Library Partnership – $4 million is allocated to support the construction of a new, larger library to replace the current South Broken Arrow Library.

If approved, Propositions 1 through 7 will fund capital improvement projects without increasing the city’s property tax rate because it will replace an existing bond that will be ending.

Proposition 8: Sports Facilities Improvements – $53 million. This proposition is somewhat different from the others in that it asks for a temporary, five-year half-cent sales tax increase to fund long-overdue improvements to the city’s sports facilities at Arrowhead Softball Complex, Indian Springs Sports Complex, and the Nienhuis Park athletic fields.

“We want every voter to understand what is being proposed and how it could shape the future of our community,” said City Manager Michael Spurgeon. “These forums give residents the opportunity to hear directly from city leaders, user groups, and community partners about each proposition and its potential impact. We encourage our residents to attend one or more sessions and join the conversation.”

The 2026 bond package reflects over two years of community input, planning, and collaboration with citizens, local school districts, the Chamber of Commerce, and other stakeholders. This investment demonstrates the city’s commitment to enhancing Broken Arrow’s quality of life and creating lasting opportunities for current and future residents.

For more information, visit www.BuildOurFutureBA.org for detailed information on the bond package, including a list of projects, costs, and Frequently Asked Questions. Or call the AI-Powered Call Line at 918-228-5921 to ask questions about each proposition and receive immediate information.