Bartlesville Voters to Decide on Five Propositions

City election ballot includes measures on long-standing funding programs

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Voters in Bartlesville, Oklahoma will see five propositions on the ballot for the upcoming city election on Tuesday. The measures represent three long-standing funding programs that have supported city services and development for decades.

Why it matters

These propositions will determine the future of key municipal funding sources that have been in place for years, impacting the city's ability to maintain services and infrastructure. The outcome of the vote could have significant implications for Bartlesville residents.

The details

The five propositions on the ballot include measures to renew and extend three existing funding programs that have supported Bartlesville for many years - a sales tax, a bond issue, and a utility fee. City officials say these revenue streams are critical to the city's operations and future development.

  • The city election in Bartlesville is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Mike Bailey

Bartlesville City Manager

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What they’re saying

“These propositions represent the core funding that has allowed us to maintain and improve city services and infrastructure for our residents.”

— Mike Bailey, Bartlesville City Manager (COMMUNITY CONNECTION)

What’s next

The results of the city election, including the vote on the five propositions, will be announced on Tuesday evening after the polls close.

The takeaway

The outcome of Bartlesville's city election will determine the future of long-standing municipal funding sources that have been critical to the city's operations and development for decades, with significant implications for residents and the community's future.