The facts about the November 3rd bond election:
A plan developed by citizens from across our community.
Midlothian is growing quickly. Nearly 47,000 people now call our city home, a 33% increase in just five years. To prepare for continued growth, this past May, city leaders formed a Citizens Planning Group to give residents from across Midlothian a direct voice in identifying future community needs and priorities.
During several meetings, the Citizens Planning Group reviewed growth projections, progress on the 2021 bond projects, results from the city’s recent satisfaction survey and long-term capital needs. Meetings were open to the public so residents, businesses and community groups could participate. Based on that work, the group recommended a $192.45 million bond package with five propositions. On August 11, the City Council unanimously called a special bond election for Tuesday, November 3.
Address road, street & infrastructure funding.
If approved by voters, Proposition A would provide $102.3 million for thoroughfares, and related capital projects across our city to manage traffic flow and address safety issues. The projects included in the referendum were identified through the bond planning process and recommended by Midlothian’s Citizens Planning Group after reviewing the city's Comprehensive Plan, current transportation situation, and projected growth.
Public safety investment with a new police substation.
Proposition B would authorize $6.81 million to build a new police department substation to maintain quick police response times throughout the 65-square-mile coverage area. The proposed substation would provide an additional location for police operations in a city that is one of the fastest growing in North Texas.
Flood control projects & stormwater drainage.
Proposition C would allocate $10 million for stormwater drainage and flood-control studies and projects throughout Midlothian. The funding would evaluate drainage and areas prone to flooding and address the city’s ability to manage stormwater in order to protect streets and neighborhoods as Midlothian continues to grow.
Funding for existing park improvements.
Proposition D would earmark $47.26 million to modernize and equip existing park facilities, such as Jaycee Park baseball practice fields, Mountain Peak Neighborhood Park, and the Sports Complex for softball, tennis and pickleball, basketball, and sand volleyball.
Funding for new parks.
Proposition E would authorize $26.09 million for two new parks to provide additional multipurpose fields, trails and recreational facilities:
Mockingbird Multipurpose Fields & Ledgestone Park