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<\/p>\nAustin voters will head to the polls Nov. 3 to decide two bond propositions totaling $295 million for parks and libraries.<\/p>\n
AUSTIN, Texas \u2014 Voters will decide this November whether to approve two bond propositions totaling $295 million for upgrades in parks and libraries, while also electing city council representatives in five districts and considering amendments to the city charter.<\/p>\n
The Austin City Council officially called the Nov. 3, 2026, election during its budget meeting Thursday.<\/p>\n
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The largest bond proposal would authorize $260 million for parks and recreation projects, including renovating or replacing park and recreation buildings, improving aquatic facilities, upgrading park infrastructure and obtaining additional parkland.<\/p>\n
The city said a separate $35 million bond proposition would fund design improvements at the Hampton Branch at Oak Hill Library and a future Colony Park Branch Library.<\/p>\n
Voters will consider each bond proposition independently.<\/p>\n
If approved, the city would issue the bonds over time as projects move forward, repaying the debt through property tax revenue.<\/p>\n
City officials said it estimates that a homeowner with a non-senior homestead valued at $471,603 would pay about $6.93 more in property taxes annually over an anticipated six-year bond schedule.<\/p>\n
Once all debt has been issued, the total annual tax impact is estimated at $41.60.<\/p>\n
The bonds aren’t the only items on the ballot.<\/p>\n
Voters in City Council Districts 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9 will also elect their representatives.<\/p>\n
The ballot will also include several proposed amendments to the Austin City Charter.<\/p>\n