City Of San Antonio: City Council Adopts Ordinance Ordering $1.2 Billion Bond Election

Press release from the City of San Antonio:

Thursday, February 10, 2022

CONTACT: Ruben G. Lizalde, (210) 207-7006
ruben.lizalde@sanantonio.gov

SAN ANTONIO (February 10, 2022) — Today, City Council approved a Special Election for the City’s 2022 – 2027 General Obligation Bond Program for $1.2 Billion within 6 Propositions to be considered by the voters on May 7, 2022.

Councilwoman Viagran said:

We have today a bond package based on projects and priorities identified by our taxpayers. I want to thank the district residents and recognize the work that was done by the District 3 Bond Committee appointees. They worked on projects brought forward by the community through outreach and public engagement stemming from community town halls, SA Speak Up public input process and contacting my office to share input. Today’s package contains a total of $114,262,000 million in District 3 projects.

District 3 bond propositions will include:

• Streets, Bridges and Sidewalks $59,812,000 million
• Drainage and Flood Control $15,150,000million
• Parks and Recreation $16,800,000 million
• Library & Cultural Facilities $ 3,500,000 million
• Public Safety Facilities $19,000,000 million

It is our job to be responsible stewards and give our voters the opportunity to tell us the direction they want to go when considering propositions on streets, sidewalks, drainage, parks, and facilities on May 7.

Calendar leading up to Bond Election:

• Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 5:00 P.M. – Last day to Register to Vote with the Bexar County
• Registrar. Applications must be post marked by this date.
• Monday, April 25, 2022 – First day of the Early Voting period by Personal Appearance.
• Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 5pm – Last day for Bexar County Registrar to receive an Application for a Ballot to be voted by mail.
• Tuesday, May 3, 2022 – Last day of the Early Voting period by Personal Appearance.
• Saturday, May 7, 2022 – Election Day from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M.

This press release was produced by the City of San Antonio. The views expressed here are the author’s own.