Arlington Bond Election and Early Voting ...

Early voting began Monday October 20th through October 31st.

The City of Arlington has 4 bond propositions on the ballot - a 5 year, $236 million program for roads, parks, fire facilities, and libraries - and the key thing to remember is that IT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR TAXES. The city does a great job of managing its debt capacity so that a tax increase will never an option. (Yes, the ballot does say: "and the levying of a tax in payment therein. Which translates into the short story,... meaning that the current tax rate will remain the same, i.e. the City means no tax rate increase... contact me for further explanation).

A 19 member citizen's committee met every week from March through May to consider the proposed projects that amounted to over $400 million and ultimately reduced the project list down to the $236 million. So we appreciate their efforts and time, thank you.

For your information I have posted the link to the City of Arlington voters guide that list all the projects. They are all greatly needed and will only make Arlington better. Feel free to share this with your friends and encourage them to vote YES.

The final day to vote is Tuesday November 4th but early voting is more convenient to all.

Link: Arlington Bond Guide and Early voting info.

Link: Tarrant County Sample Ballot

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Additional comment, Libraries:
The bond package will only be used for the 2 new library projects. The money for the new Central Downtown Library / City Council Chambers / Plaza will come from Certificates of Obligations, the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation (Natural Gas Money). The Arlington Library Foundation will be raising money in the community for interior furnishings.