Ballotpedia covers local ballot measures in the Oklahoma cities which are part of the 100 largest cities by population in the United States—Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Fifteen measures were approved for the ballot in Oklahoma City for the election on September 12, 2017.
The 15 propositions on the ballot in Oklahoma City consisted of the following:
- Oklahoma City Ordinance 25,750 was a permanent 0.25 percent (one-quarter cent) sales tax generating an estimated $26 million per year, with revenue going into the general fund. City officials planned to use the additional revenue mostly for police and fire protection services. It was approved.
- Oklahoma City Ordinance 25,751 was a temporary, 27-month extension of a 1 percent sales tax funding the city's MAPS program. It was approved.
- The remaining 13 propositions made up a $967 million bond issue package, with revenue from the two largest bond issues going towards streets and parks, respectively. Of these 13 measures, 12 were approved with conclusive margins, and one was passing by a 0.68 percent margin once 100 percent of precincts were reporting. Vote totals could change with certification of official results.
Oklahoma City
- See also: Oklahoma County, Oklahoma ballot measures
• Oklahoma City Ordinance 25,750: Permanent Sales Tax Measure 
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing a permanent 0.25 percent (one-quarter cent) sales tax estimated to provide $26 million annually for city services.
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A no vote was a vote against authorizing permanent 0.25 percent (one-quarter cent) sales tax estimated to provide $26 million annually for city services.
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• Oklahoma City Ordinance 25,751: Temporary Sales Tax Measure a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of a 27-month extension of the Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) 1 percent sales tax to fund capital improvements, including street resurfacing, streetscape, trail, sidewalk, and bicycle infrastructure projects.
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A no vote was a vote against a 27-month extension of the MAPS 1 percent sales tax to fund capital improvements, including street resurfacing, streetscape, trail, sidewalk, and bicycle infrastructure projects.
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• Proposition 1: Oklahoma City Street Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $491 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of streets.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $491 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of streets.
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• Proposition 2: Oklahoma City Bridges Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $27 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of bridges.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $27 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of bridges.
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• Proposition 3: Oklahoma City Traffic Control Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $28 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of the traffic control system.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $28 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of the traffic control system.
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• Proposition 4: Oklahoma City Economic and Community Development Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $60 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund economic and community development.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $60 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund economic and community development.
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• Proposition 5: Oklahoma City Parks and Recreational Facilities Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of authorizing the city to issue $138 million in general obligation bonds—a type of local government debt—to fund the improvement of parks and recreation facilities.
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A no vote was a vote against authorizing the city to issue $138 million in general obligation bonds—a type of local government debt—to fund the improvement of parks and recreation facilities.
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• Proposition 6: Oklahoma City Libraries Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $24 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of libraries.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $24 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of libraries.
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• Proposition 7: Oklahoma City Civic Center Complex Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $20 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of the Civic Center complex.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $20 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of the Civic Center complex.
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• Proposition 8: Oklahoma City Transit Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $20 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of public transit systems.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $20 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of public transit systems.
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• Proposition 9: Oklahoma City City Maintenance Facilities Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $13 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of city maintenance facilities.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $13 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of city maintenance facilities.
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• Proposition 10: Oklahoma City Drainage Control Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $62 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of drainage control systems.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $62 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of drainage control systems.
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• Proposition 11: Oklahoma City Downtown City Arena Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $9 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of the downtown city arena.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $9 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of the downtown city arena.
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• Proposition 12: Oklahoma City Police Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $31 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of police facilities.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $31 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of police facilities.
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• Proposition 13: Oklahoma City Fire Bond Issue a
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A yes vote was a vote in favor of increasing the city's debt by $45 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of fire department facilities.
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A no vote was a vote against increasing the city's debt by $45 million by issuing general obligation bonds in that amount to fund the improvement of fire department facilities.
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