Broken Arrow Passes Seven Bond Projects, Rejects Tax Increase

Citizens of Broken Arrow voted to pass seven bond propositions to finance infrastructure improvements, finance public safety departments and increase parks and recreational facilities.

Tuesday, August 26th 2014, 10:42 pm

By: News On 6


Citizens of Broken Arrow voted to pass seven bond propositions to finance infrastructure improvements, finance public safety departments and increase parks and recreational facilities.

  • Proposition Number 1: Streets $36,475,000
  • Proposition Number 2: Public Safety $8,550,000
  • Proposition Number 3: Quality Of Life $10,065,000
  • Proposition Number 4: Public Buildings $1,115,000
  • Proposition Number 5: Stormwater/Flood Control $3,730,000
  • Proposition Number 6: Conference/Convention Center 
  • Proposition Number 7: Creative Arts Center 

Some of their busiest roads will be expanding including Albany - or 61st Street.

8/25/2014 Related Story: 'Chaotic' BA Street Could Be Widened After Tuesday Election

The City will move forward with plans for a nearly $6 million convention center planned near Bass Pro and a Creative Arts Center in the Rose District.

Voters rejected a bid to raise the hotel tax.

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