Bixby’s August 25 Bond Vote: What Each Proposition Would Fund

Bixby’s 2026 Bond Vote: A Plain-Language Guide to the Four Propositions

Bixby residents will vote August 25 on a proposed general obligation bond designed to address several needs connected to the city’s continued growth.

Rather than presenting voters with one combined question, the proposal is divided into four propositions: public safety, roads, parks, and wastewater. Each proposition will be decided separately.

Here is a straightforward look at what the City says each proposal would fund.

Proposition 1: Public Safety

The first proposition includes three public-safety projects.

A new fire station is proposed for South Bixby, where continued development has increased demand for emergency services. The City says another station would help distribute Fire and EMS resources more effectively across the community.

The proposition also includes a city-operated animal shelter. Bixby currently relies on outside providers for shelter services and has used three different providers during the past four years.

The third project is an Emergency Operations Center that would coordinate police, fire, EMS, and other resources during major emergencies. It would also provide a backup location for 911 dispatch if the primary system were disrupted.

Proposition 2: Road Improvements

The road proposition contains both widening and resurfacing projects.

Proposed widening projects include:

• East 101st Street from Memorial Drive to Mingo Road, expanding to five lanes
• Mingo Road from 111th to 131st streets, expanding to three lanes

Proposed resurfacing projects include:

• Harvard Avenue from 141st to 151st streets
• East 161st Street from Sheridan Road to Yale Avenue
• Sheridan Road from 161st to 171st streets

The City says these projects were selected following a road-analysis study and are intended to distribute traffic more effectively, improve street conditions, and provide additional routes away from Memorial Drive.

Memorial Drive and 151st Street are state highways under the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s jurisdiction, so improvements to those roads require continued coordination with ODOT.

Proposition 3: Bentley Park Improvements

The third proposition would add paved parking and field lighting at Bentley Park Sports Complex.

The park’s popularity has led visitors to use grass areas for overflow parking. The proposed improvements would provide more dependable parking and allow additional games and activities to continue after daylight hours.

This proposition does not include the splash-pad and recreation improvements that have already opened at Bentley Park. It focuses specifically on parking capacity and lighting.

Proposition 4: Wastewater Expansion

The fourth proposition would expand Bixby’s wastewater system.

According to the City, the existing wastewater facility is nearing capacity. The proposed project is intended to provide additional capacity for future homes and businesses while improving system performance during periods of high demand.

The City projects that the expansion could reduce the load on the current system by approximately 30% to 55%. Because that figure is a projection, final performance would depend on the completed design and operating conditions.

Would the Bond Increase the Tax Rate?

The City says the proposed bond would be paid through existing property-tax collections and would not increase the current tax rate.

That statement describes the City’s financing plan. Residents should review the official bond materials and individual propositions before voting.

Earlier reporting estimated the overall package at approximately $67.5 million, but that total was not displayed on the official overview page reviewed for this article. Anyone planning to publish or discuss a total dollar amount should confirm it directly with the City first.

Where Residents Can Learn More

Bixby’s final public bond meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11, at 6:30 p.m. at New Beginnings Church, 4104 E. 151st St. S.

Residents publishing or reading this article after the meeting can find updated information and proposition details through the City’s official bond page.

An Infrastructure Decision for a Growing Community

Bixby’s growth affects more than the number of homes and businesses being built. It also creates additional demand for streets, emergency services, recreation, and utilities.

The August 25 vote gives residents an opportunity to decide separately how each of those areas should be addressed. Regardless of a voter’s position, understanding what is—and is not—included is the best place to begin.

Sources: City of Bixby 2026 Bond, City public-meeting notice, and KTUL bond report