Voters in Frisco voted against a tax increase and a series of bonds worth just under $1.1 billion dollars for the city's school district in Tuesday's general election.
The Frisco ISD bond is one of many school district and city propositions on ballots around North Texas.
Proposition A in Frisco is a Voter-Approval Tax Ratification Election that would raise taxes by 2.94 cents per $100 of property valuation. According to Frisco ISD, it will raise the tax bill on an average home in the district by $158 per year.
The other three propositions total $1.085 billion and would go toward maintaining current district facilities, updating technology, and a new tennis center.
Proposition A, which includes $986 million in bonds, would go toward renovating Frisco ISD facilities. The district says many of its buildings are more than 25 years old.
Proposition B, which is worth $88.2 million in bonds, would upgrade district-issued technology to all teachers and students. Proposition C, which includes $11.2 million in bonds, would go toward a new tennis center.
On its website, the district noted that the state legislature has not increased education funding since 2019.
Voters rejected all four propositions. Proposition B came the closest to passing with 52% of residents voting against it.
Other North Texas school districts with bond elections facing voters include Allen ISD, Highland Park ISD, and Sunnyvale ISD.
Three Allen ISD propositions total $447 million. Proposition A, which is worth $419.1 million, would go toward campus improvements and security upgrades at Curtis Middle School, Ford Middle School, Olson Elementary, Cheatham Elementary, Green Elementary, Norton Elementary, and Anderson Early Childhood School.
Proposition B, totaling $5.4 million, would go toward the replacement of outdoor tracks at Curtis Middle School and Lowery Freshman Center. Proposition C, totaling $23.1 million would go toward technology for all teachers and students in the district.
Unofficial results Wednesday morning indicated that all three propositions would pass.
Highland Park ISD is asking voters to approve a bond worth $137.3 million that would go toward maintenance, teacher salaries, property acquisition, and campus improvements.
It's the district's first bond election since 2015 and would not increase the tax rate. As of early Wednesday, voters were 68% in favor of the proposal.
Sunnyvale ISD has three proposition on the ballot, totaling $95.7 million that would increase residents' taxes by 0.03 cents per $100 of property valuation.
The district noted that the tax rate in Sunnyvale ISD has decreased by 34 cents since 2018.
Proposition A, at $77.9 million, would cover capital improvements at facilities across the district. Proposition B, which is $16.9 million, would go toward a district-wide student activity center. And Proposition C, at $900,000 would go to storm repair and track reimbursement.
All three propositions were on track to pass, according to unofficial results early Wednesday.
In McKinney, Proposition A would amend the city charter to allow elected officials, like the mayor and city council members to serve three consecutive, four-year terms. They can currently serve just two consecutive terms.
Opponents of the amendment accuse Mayor George Fuller and city council of trying to make the changes so they can stay in power. Those in favor of the amendment argue that as the city grows, it needs consistency in its leadership to help stay on its current trajectory.
As of early Wednesday, 51% of voters were in favor of the amendment.
Burleson and Mansfield
Finally, voters in two North Texas cities will decide whether or not to allow liquor stores.
Burleson and Mansfield permit the sale of beer and wine in grocery and convenience stores, but liquor store sales are prohibited.
If the proposals are approved, Burleson could see an estimated $254,000 in additional annual sales tax revenue, while Mansfield stands to gain about $420,000, according to economic studies.
As of early Wedneday, liquor was on track to be sold in stores in both cities.
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