Collin County voters made big decisions in the May elections, weighing in on nearly $3.98 billion in school and city bond proposals. Voter turnout reached 10.89%, with over 80,000 ballots cast, including more than 54,000 early votes, according to CBS News.
Here’s how each city voted on key propositions:
Celina: Major Support for Growth and Infrastructure
Voters in Celina overwhelmingly approved the $2.295 billion bond package proposed by Celina ISD. The funds will address rapid growth, facility expansion, transportation, and technology needs.
- Proposition A: $2 billion for a new high school, two middle schools, seven elementary schools, operations center, land purchases, and new buses – Passed
- Proposition B: $20 million for technology devices and upgrades – Passed
Frisco: Voters Say No to Arts Center Proposal
Frisco voters rejected two propositions tied to a $160 million plan for a new city-owned Center for the Arts.
- Proposition A: Allow the Economic Development Corporation to use sales tax revenue for the arts center – Failed
- Proposition B: Authorize up to $160 million in bonds to fund construction – Failed
Melissa: Strong Backing for School Expansion
Melissa ISD secured approval for its $875 million bond package, signaling strong community support for school growth and modernization.
- Proposition A: $800 million for new facilities, renovations, land purchases, and buses – Passed
- Proposition B: $75 million for technology upgrades – Passed
Plano: All Propositions Approved
Plano voters passed all seven propositions in a $647 million bond package, addressing infrastructure, public safety, and quality of life enhancements.
- Proposition A: $316 million for street improvements – Passed
- Proposition B: $155 million for a new police headquarters – Passed
- Proposition C: $51 million for a police training center – Passed
- Proposition D: $37 million for fire station upgrades – Passed
- Proposition E: $45 million for fleet operations – Passed
- Proposition F: $1.87 million for library improvements – Passed
- Proposition G: $40.8 million for parks and recreation projects – Passed
Voters across Collin County showed strong support for school infrastructure and essential city services, while Frisco voters did not approve funding for major cultural projects.
