Broken Arrow Voters to Decide on $461 Million in Projects

Ballot measures on April 7 would fund city improvements without raising property taxes.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 8:19pm

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Voters in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma will decide on April 7 whether to approve a series of ballot measures totaling $461 million for city improvements. Seven of the eight propositions would fund the projects through general obligation bonds designed not to raise property taxes. The eighth proposition would fund improvements to city-owned sports facilities via a temporary half-cent sales tax.

Why it matters

This election will have a significant impact on the future of Broken Arrow's infrastructure and public facilities. The bond measures aim to upgrade roads, parks, public safety, and other key areas without increasing the tax burden on residents, while the sales tax proposal would modernize the city's sports complexes.

The details

The $461 million in proposed projects would cover a wide range of city improvements, including street repairs, park upgrades, public safety enhancements, and more. Seven of the eight ballot measures would be funded through general obligation bonds that would not raise property taxes. The eighth proposition would institute a temporary half-cent sales tax to pay for upgrades to Broken Arrow's city-owned sports facilities.

  • The election will take place on April 7, 2026.
  • The temporary half-cent sales tax, if approved, would go into effect immediately after the election.

The players

Broken Arrow

The city of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, which is holding the election on April 7 to decide on $461 million in proposed city improvement projects.

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What’s next

If the ballot measures are approved, the city of Broken Arrow will begin planning and implementing the various infrastructure and facility upgrades over the coming years.

The takeaway

This election represents a pivotal moment for Broken Arrow, as voters will determine the future of the city's public spaces, transportation networks, and recreational amenities through a significant investment of funds without raising property taxes.