VOTE411 Voter Guide

Ballot LanguageProposition A: THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. "The issuance of $164,500,000 general obligation bonds for street improvements including sidewalk, alley, and other traffic flow improvements and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds"Vote “For” or “Against” Proposition B: THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. "The issuance of $32,345,000 general obligation bonds for public safety facilities and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds"Vote “For” or “Against” Proposition C: THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. "The issuance of $26,530,000 general obligation bonds for parks and recreation facilities and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds"Vote “For” or “Against” Proposition D: THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. "The issuance of $7,850,000 general obligation bonds for municipal court facilities and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds"Vote “For” or “Against” Proposition E: THIS IS A TAX INCREASE. "The issuance of $3,775,000 general obligation bonds for library facilities and the imposition of taxes sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds"Vote “For” or “Against” DESCRIPTIONOn February 3, 2026 the City Council approved a package of bond authorizations totaling $235,000,000 to be presented to the Voters in May. The package is divided into five propositions, each of which voters will decide separately, as follows:Proposition A for $164,50,000 for street and related improvements. This proposition would fund improvements to streets, sidewalks, alleys, street lighting, traffic signals, intersections and other traffic flow improvements. Additional funding for Hebron Parkway is provided by Denton County.Proposition B for $32,345,000 would fund public safety facilities such as Fire Station A, Fire Station B and Police Department Fitness and Training Building.Proposition C for $26,530,000 would fund improvements for parks and recreation facilities such as the Senior Center, Crosby Recreation Center, trails and the Elm Fork Nature Preserve.Proposition D for $7,850,000 for municipal court facilities.Proposition E for $3,775,000 for library facilities.A list of projects to be funded can be found at cityofcarrollton.com/Home/Components/News/News/5023/27If authorizations are approved, bonds will be issued as needed and as previously issued bonds are retired. State law requires the city to include the statement “THIS IS A TAX INCREASE.” on the bond proposition ballot. However, based on current estimates, the City does not expect these bonds to result in a higher property tax rate. (Note that homestead property tax exemptions, especially for over 65 and disabled taxpayers, significantly lower homeowner taxable values.) Carrollton’s property tax rate compared to that of nearby cities:Carrollton 0.537500Farmers Branch 0.543500Addison 0.608100Garland 0.689746Dallas 0.698800 Carrollton’s General Obligation bonds are rated AAA by Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, which is very high. Voters last approved general obligation bond authorizations in 2022.