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Residents press council for clearer bond materials as Carrollton schedules May ballot
Summary
Council approved an ordinance setting a May bond election and a May general election date; a public commenter urged more up-to-date web materials, a clear project package and better transparency to avoid voter confusion before the May vote.
Carrollton’s council approved an ordinance placing bond propositions on a May ballot and set a May 3 general election date for mayor and council seats. Staff told council the voter guide and ballot language are on the schedule and that materials must be finalized within statutory timelines.
A public commenter warned that the city’s online bond materials appeared out of date and said residents lacked a clear spreadsheet or presentation showing the current project list and cumulative costs. The commenter expressed concern that unclear messaging and the wording that bonds “could be a tax increase” risked undermining voter support given recent bond losses in other cities.
Council members acknowledged the point and staff said a CPAC/finance package would be prepared and distributed; the city urged residents to attend upcoming presentations and review the voter guide when published.
The bond ordinance was approved as part of the unanimous consent agenda.
