Broken Arrow leaders voted Wednesday night to finalize what would be in a $415 million bond package. The bond would fund roads, storm water management, local parks and other city projects. The package now faces one more city council vote before it goes on the April 7 ballot.
The package includes eight propositions focused on infrastructure and quality of life projects for the city of Broken Arrow. Those include:
- $205 million toward roads and new infrastructure
- $56 million toward public safety
- $65 million toward revamping city buildings
The bond package also includes a half-cent sales tax increase if voters approve.
“Jan. 6 is going to be a big meeting because that is when they will adopt the ordinance and the resolution calling to move,” City Manager Mike Spurgeon said. “So I am thankful they actually said, ‘go forward and put everything together.”
The city conducted community surveys to allow public input on what Broken Arrow residents wanted in the bond package.
City Councilor Justin Green said there was a “good amount of feedback” from residents on what to include in the bond package.
“We wanted to be wise and have this conversation so we can make sure we are making the right decision and be wise towards people’s money,” Green said.
One popular item included the construction of a new public library to replace the South Broken Arrow branch. Nearly 60% of people surveyed were in favor of the city contributing at least $5 million towards the project. The city ultimately plans to contribute $4 million in partnership with the Tulsa City-County Library system.
Additionally, 50% of survey participants described the city’s police work as “excellent” and 64% described the work of fire services as “excellent.” About 45% of community members said it was “essential” for the city to include new fire trucks and ambulances in the 2026 bond package.
Another part of the package includes a half-cent sales tax increase to improve sporting facilities that would end after five years. All seven other propositions would not be funded by a sales tax increase.
Green later emphasized that the people of Broken Arrow will have the final say, not city councilors.
“We did not just vote to approve all these things that are said to happen. We voted that it would be put out to people for a vote,” Green stated.
City leaders plan to launch an effort to educate Broken Arrow residents about the package up until the April election.
Residents have until March 13 to register to vote for the April 7 election. The deadline to request an absentee ballot is March 23. Early walk-in voting is April 2-3. Check your voter registration here.
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