OKC 2025 bond program set for Oct. 14 election
7/15/25
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Oklahoma City Council voted today to bring a $2.7 billion bond program to a vote of OKC residents on October 14, 2025. When residents go to the polls, they will vote on 11 separate propositions as part of the 2025 bond program in a special election.
While General Obligation bonds are funded by property taxes, the 2025 bond won't raise the property tax rate. The average rate of 16 mills will remain at the current level. OKC has used bonds to fund its infrastructure since before statehood.
Visit okc.gov/bond25 for a full project list, maps, upcoming events, voter information and other resources.
On the table
Of the 547 projects, 76 percent are critical infrastructure projects that meet basic needs, with the majority of funding—about 56 percent—dedicated to streets, bridges and traffic improvements.
"Oklahoma City's bond programs are one of our most important tools for maintaining and improving the City's core infrastructure," City Manager Craig Freeman said. "After hearing from residents, we've built a package that reflects the city's growing needs &- from repairing streets and maintaining bridges to improving public buildings.
Projects on the ballot
The bond package includes infrastructure improvements across the City. It includes:
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$1.35 billion for Streets: 382 total street projects.
- 133 residential resurfacing projects.
- 27 street widening projects.
- 184 arterial resurfacing projects.
- 13 street enhancement projects.
- 25 sidewalk projects.
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$414.29 million for Parks & Recreational Facilities: 32 parks and facilities projects and one trail project, including renovations to parks, park facilities and new trail connections:
- Improvements, renovations and/or expansion to the Hefner Golf Clubhouse, Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark, Bricktown Canal, Civic Center Music Hall, USA Softball Complex, RIVERSPORT Rapids/Regatta Park, Myriad Botanical Gardens, State Fair Park promenade connector and the multipurpose stadium (phase 2).
- Improvements to NW Optimist Community Center, Will Rogers Senior Center and aquatic center, McKinley Park event center, Northeast Community Center and maintenance facilities.
- Improvements for Will Rogers Gardens, Martin Park Nature Center, fish hatchery, golf courses, Wheeler Park, Earlywine Park, Route 66 Park, athletic fields renovations citywide and youth center(s).
- Development of Swisher Park.
- Deep Fork Trail phases 2 and 3.
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$175 million for Economic & Community Development: Citywide economic development and affordable housing programs.
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$140.44 million for Drainage Control: 44 drainage improvement projects.
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$130 million for Fire Facilities: 7 fire facilities and maintenance projects
- New training center for police and fire crews.
- New central maintenance facility at SW 15th Street and S Portland Avenue.
- New fire station in west Oklahoma City.
- Expansion of bay stations in NE and NW Oklahoma City.
- Renovation of Fire Station #30.
- Upgrades for fire stations.
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$129.67 million for Transit: 3 transit projects.
- New transit Headquarters Facility.
- New Downtown parking garage to replace the Myriad Convention Center parking facility.
- Modernization of EMBARK’s Transit Fleet.
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$107.34 million for Public Safety Facilities: 4 public safety projects.
- New police facility and lab located across from headquarters.
- New police station in west Oklahoma City.
- New parking garage for police, courts and 911.
- Family Justice Center, operated by Palomar, enhancements.
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$90.6 million for Bridges: 25 bridge projects, which help enhance safety, reduce flood risk and ensure connections are strong and dependable.
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$81 million for Traffic Systems: 25 intersection improvements, including new traffic signals and upgrades.
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$52.48 million for Libraries & Learning Centers: 7 library projects.
- Improvements and upgrades at the Norick Downtown library.
- Northwest, Southwest and Southern Oaks Libraries roof renovation.
- Ralph Ellison Library expansion.
- New library located in west Oklahoma City.
- Clara Luper Civil Rights Center exhibit and archival space expansion.
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$47 million for City Maintenance, Data & Services Facilities: 17 city facilities and maintenance projects.
The most recent bond program—Better Streets, Safer City—was approved by voters in 2017, and construction is ongoing.
What happens next?
Eleven propositions will be on the ballot for Oklahoma City voters on Oct. 14, 2025. Oklahoma City residents must be registered by Sept. 19 to vote in the special election.
The proposal follows a citywide engagement process completed in January. Before developing the final project list, the City engaged residents to collect more than 6,000 project ideas to be included in the program. City planners evaluated project ideas alongside technical data to shape the final proposal. Projects were prioritized with a focus on health, safety, and core infrastructure across Oklahoma City.
Beginning in late summer, public education meetings and events will be held in every ward to help residents learn more about the proposed projects. Online tools are also available to explore project details, maps and funding priorities. Visit okc.gov/bond25 for a full project list, maps, upcoming events, voter information and other resources.
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