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Saginaw council calls May bond election for streets, parks and an animal shelter
Summary
Saginawfs City Council voted to call a May 2, 2026 bond election featuring three propositions: $38 million for streets (priority to McElroy and Industrial), $6 million for parks and open space improvements, and $15 million for an animal-control facility; council directed staff to launch extensive voter information and outreach.
Saginawfs City Council voted to place three propositions on a May 2, 2026 bond election: $38 million for street improvements, $6 million for parks and open space, and $15 million for an animal-control facility. The ordinance calling the election passed after council members settled on the proposition amounts and discussed how to present the measures to voters.
Council members said the streets proposition would prioritize McElroy Boulevard and Industrial Avenue, citing safety and capacity concerns. The parks proposition is written broadly to allow flexibility in allocating the $6 million by guidance from the parks master plan and recommendations from the parks board; staff…
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