Bond elections
10 Austin City Council items from 2023–2026 whose official vote record names a bond election, newest first. The wording is the City's, shortened; each item links to its full description and roll call.
2026
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Thursday, August 6, 2026 · item 2 Passed 11-0
Approve an ordinance ordering a General Obligation Bond Election to be held on November 3, 2026, in the City of Austin, Texas on a proposed bond issue for Parks and Recreation, and Library improvements. Funding: Debt service on the General Obligation Bond Program will be funded through an annual property tax levy.
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026 · item 2 Passed 8-3
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact…
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Thursday, July 23, 2026 · item 4 No final action
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for Council consideration to order a November 2026 bond election, including recommended bond measures, proposition language, categories, and amounts for public improvements. Funding: Approval of this resolution has no immediate fiscal impact…
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Thursday, May 28, 2026 · item 97 Passed 6-2
Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to develop a potential bond package and related ordinances calling for a November 2026 bond election and posting these items for Council consideration and action on the July 23, 2026, council meeting agenda; and report back to Council on additional information and…
2025
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Thursday, May 22, 2025 · item 57 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution reaffirming the City of Austin’s commitment to ensuring safe routes to school, supporting community school zone requests, and directing the City Manager to complete or update certain Safe Routes to School Infrastructure Reports, explore incorporating high schools into the Safe Routes to Schools…
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Thursday, February 13, 2025 · item 53 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution amending Resolution No. 20240829-138 to permit Council to remove members appointed to the Bond Election Advisory Task Force who were appointed by any council members whose term ended in January of 2025, in accordance with City Code Subsections 2-1-21(A) and (J), to permit Council to fill any…
2024
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Thursday, September 26, 2024 · item 75 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution directing the review of certain project suggestions for consideration by the Bond Election Advisory Task Force, and to develop an open process for partnership proposals and related planning efforts.
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Thursday, August 29, 2024 · item 138 Passed 9-1
Approve a resolution establishing a Bond Election Advisory Task Force to make recommendations related to infrastructure needs and climate investment opportunities for a bond election to be held no later than November 2026; establishing the makeup, processes, and appointment process for the task force; and instructing…
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Thursday, July 18, 2024 · item 93 Passed 10-1
Approve a resolution related to a comprehensive climate implementation program and comprehensive bond package program for a general obligation bond election to occur no later than November 2026.
2023
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Thursday, April 20, 2023 · item 43 Passed 11-0
Approve a resolution authorizing the submittal of transportation and park related improvement projects to the Williamson County Citizen’s Bond Committee for possible inclusion in a November 2023 Williamson County Road and park bond election.
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