Don’t forget to vote today! The City of Bartlesville election is today. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Up for consideration are:
- 2026 General Obligation Bond Issue (Propositions 1, 2, and 3)
- 1/4-cent Economic Development Sales Tax Extension (Proposition 4)
- 1/2-cent Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Sales Tax Extension (Proposition 5)
Approval of the measures will not result in a tax increase but rather extend the existing CIP and Economic Development sales taxes for another five years. Approval of the G.O. Bond would keep the City’s mill levy at 15, resulting in no fluctuation in the City’s portion of property tax.
“G.O. Bonds and the 1/2-cent CIP Sales Tax are the funding mechanisms cities in Oklahoma use to fund capital needs, which includes equipment, facilities, and infrastructure,” said City Manager Mike Bailey. “The 1/4-cent Economic Development Sales Tax funds Bartlesville’s economic development and tourism programs through the Bartlesville Development Authority and Visit Bartlesville.
“All three programs have been in place since the mid-1980s and have been approved by voters every five years. While they aren’t new, they are vitally important to our continued growth and ability to provide excellent services for our community.”
Combined, the CIP sales tax and G.O. Bonds will generate $35 million for projects (including $500,000 for Cost of Issuance), with the majority of the funds — $18.2 million — going to street projects. The smallest portion, $3.5 million, will be dedicated to parks, $5.4 million to public safety equipment, and $7.4 million to municipal buildings and equipment.
Project highlights include:
- Storm siren system upgrade
- Fire truck replacement
- Police car and general fleet replacements (for vehicles 10 years or older)
- Lighting upgrades at The Center
- Artificial turf (four fields) at Price Fields Sports Complex
- Pathfinder Parkway improvements
- Mowers and other equipment required to maintain parks and rights of way
- Core servers
See more information about projects HERE.
See the complete list of projects HERE.
See more information about Economic Development and Tourism HERE.
MORE INFORMATION
Information about all five proposals is available on the City website, www.cityofbartlesville.org, in City Beat, Archived editions, the MyBartlesville Mobile App, and the City’s Facebook City of Bartlesville GOV and YouTube City of Bartlesville YouTube accounts.
Comprehensive information about the election — including project descriptions, financial details, voting information, and FAQs — is available at www.cityofbartlesville.org.
To learn more, download a flyer or PowerPoint presentation with election information, or watch a recorded staff presentation here.