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Broken Arrow
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Build Our Future bond program and half-cent sales tax

Summary

Voters decide April 7 on a $415 million bond package — streets, fire stations, parks, a library partnership, stormwater — plus a five-year half-cent sales tax for $53 million in sports facilities. No property tax rate increase, but the sales tax raises the city rate from 3.55 to 4.05 percent.

At a glance

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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

A half-cent sales tax (50 cents per $100 spent) for five years; no property tax increase — the bonds use the existing millage.

✅Who benefits

Everyone — commuters get street widening, residents get fire stations, parks, a community center, and youth sports facilities; visitors also pay the sales tax.

⚠️Who could be affected

Shoppers pay slightly higher sales tax for five years if they support the measure.

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