Frequently Asked Questions

This bond program is a legacy project for the City of Dallas, giving the city an opportunity to keep up with the major growth we have seen over the last few years and also to catch up on much-needed repairs to infrastructure in the city in a way that does not require drastically increasing taxes on residents and businesses. The approval of ALL 10 propositions is needed to make a major investment in the future of our city, improving public safety, city streets, public green spaces, flood protection, city libraries and cultural arts facilities, economic development, the availability of affordable housing, neighborhood infrastructure, the efficiency of city services through technology improvements, and reducing homelessness. This is our chance to address longstanding issues in the city and to make Dallas a stronger, safer, and more vibrant city for years to come.

The bond program is voter approved debt to pay for major infrastructure projects over the course of several years. The City dedicates a portion of the property tax revenues it already collects to repay the principal and interest related to the issued bonds for the bond-funded infrastructure improvements.

The primary request of police officials is included in this package: funding to build a new Dallas Police Academy. $50 million of the $90 million included for public safety will go towards this critical project that will help with recruiting and retaining talent, and is a top priority of police officials, the mayor, and other city officials. Beyond the amount included in the bond package, the state is also contributing $20 million to the new police academy. The remainder of the $90 million public safety bond proposition will go towards other public safety facilities, including fire stations and will enhance the existing and continuously increasing nearly ⅔ of the city’s annual budget that goes toward public safety.

A large percentage of the housing dollars associated with Proposition H will go towards neighborhood infrastructure improvement projects, which help drive up home values, helping property owners in the city. Some of the funding can go towards gap financing, private loans, and/or grants related to housing projects in the city, helping the city support private developers in addressing housing shortages. The city’s support of affordable housing helps attract and retain a skilled workforce in Dallas, which directly aids in corporate relocations and the city’s growth overall.

Each bucket of funding is intended for specific infrastructure projects in different parts of the city related to different focus areas. The specifics of these projects were discussed and thoroughly vetted during numerous public meetings with community leaders and city officials. Some of the many projects on the backlog of city infrastructure needs that will be addressed with the bond program can be found here.

The city manager’s resignation will not impact the bond program or its passage. The current city manager will remain the city manager until May 2 at which point a deputy city manager will take over as the city manager, ensuring a smooth transition and consistency in city operations, including implementation of the bond program once it is approved by the voters.

The City Council overwhelmingly approved the final bond package and will be surrogates in encouraging the community to support the approval of all 10 propositions.

Yes, the mayor strongly supports the bond package and will be assisting with its passage.