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November 2026 General Obligation Bond Package

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Last discussed Aug 4, 2026.

Public comments (38)

SupportiveAshton CumberbatchAug 4, 2026

Supported the Colony Park Neighborhood Association's request for the Eastern Crescent library and public health facility.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 39:29 →
SupportiveKaren RibbleAug 4, 2026

Highlighted high-priority Zilker Park needs, including Barton Springs Spillway erosion control and playground replacement.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 42:24 →
SupportiveTed SiffAug 4, 2026

Spoke in favor of placing parks, library, and transportation safety bonds on the November ballot.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 44:31 →
SupportiveMarty CombsAug 4, 2026

Voiced support for the November bond measure, citing high returns on investment for parks and trails.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 46:27 →
SupportiveSteve KladnikAug 4, 2026

Shared personal experiences with pedestrian safety and supported Vision Zero and Safe Routes to Schools funding.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 48:40 →
SupportiveSylvia StinsonAug 4, 2026

Advocated for funding the George Washington Carver Museum through the bond or interim funding package.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 50:45 →
SupportiveAmy DeLunaAug 4, 2026

Encouraged active transportation infrastructure funding, sharing her positive commuting experience on e-bikes.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 52:48 →
SupportiveLuke WeberAug 4, 2026

Supported the bond election to continue investments in pedestrian and transportation safety projects.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 55:17 →
SupportiveAarti AyerAug 4, 2026

Spoke in favor of active transportation funding, highlighting the challenges of navigating Austin without a car.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 56:31 →
SupportiveDorothy BarnettAug 4, 2026

Supported the park system bond and urged funding for Mexic-Arte Museum and local libraries.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 58:18 →
SupportiveAnoush RazianAug 4, 2026

Expressed support for funding bike lanes, sidewalks, and trails for family commuting.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 54:54 →
SupportiveAlyssa VargasAug 4, 2026

Urged investment in parks, noting that parks cannot wait until 2028 and face severe deferred maintenance.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:01:49 →
SupportiveMerrill FooteAug 4, 2026

Thanked council and urged support for parks bonds, mentioning cemetery restrooms and East Austin dog parks.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:03:12 →
SupportiveEdgar HandelAug 4, 2026

Echoed support for family-friendly investments in biking, sidewalks, and trails.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:05:22 →
SupportiveMartha CoteraAug 4, 2026

Supported including Mexic-Arte Museum in the bond proposal to preserve Tejano and Mexican-American culture.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:07:48 →
ConcernedSharon BlytheAug 4, 2026

Raised concerns about past park bond oversight and criticized cyclist compliance with traffic laws.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 2:55:56 →
SupportiveAshley BillsAug 4, 2026

Expressed support for the 2026 Parks Bond to foster community and open spaces.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:11:40 →
SupportiveCecilia HoganAug 4, 2026

Offered support for the park bond package, highlighting neighborhood park development needs in East Austin.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:13:25 →
SupportiveHayden BrooksAug 4, 2026

Asked for support for the 2026 bond to benefit park ecology and visitor access.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:15:50 →
OpposedCarlos LeonAug 4, 2026

Expressed concern regarding library bond spending accountability and past bond allocations.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:18:24 →
ConcernedMichael TorresAug 4, 2026

Raised fiduciary concerns and organizational governance issues regarding Mexic-Arte Museum before issuing new debt.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:20:19 →
SupportiveEmilia ArenasAug 4, 2026

Requested financial support for the new Mexic-Arte Museum building project.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:22:35 →
OpposedGeorge EllimanAug 4, 2026

Expressed concern over bond size and scope, prioritizing emergency infrastructure needs over cultural institutions.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:25:22 →
SupportiveZach FaddisAug 4, 2026

Spoke in favor of active transportation funding, highlighting the safety and lifestyle benefits of infrastructure.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 1:26:52 →
SupportiveChelsea BurnsAug 4, 2026

Urged the city to support bond funding for active transportation and staffing continuity to maintain pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 5:13 →
SupportiveHayden BlackwalkerAug 4, 2026

Encouraged council to fund capital improvement projects for parks, pools, sidewalks, and libraries.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 7:26 →
SupportiveAddie WalkerAug 4, 2026

Supported a November bond that prioritizes climate-resilient investments like active transportation and parks.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 9:10 →
SupportiveEdwin BautistaAug 4, 2026

Supported the bond election while noting concerns about project delivery times and urging support for Zilker Park planning.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 12:48 →
SupportiveYorgos EconomosAug 4, 2026

Highlighted the importance of safe walking and biking routes for young families.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 14:36 →
SupportiveSrikar NaluriAug 4, 2026

Supported bond funding to maintain momentum on bike lanes, trails, and sidewalks.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 16:39 →
SupportiveClaudia ZapataAug 4, 2026

Expressed strong support for Mexic-Arte Museum and its cultural contributions.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 17:49 →
SupportivePamela Hall-VantAug 4, 2026

Urged council to restore $18 million in expansion funding for the George Washington Carver Museum.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 19:40 →
SupportiveImani AnuAug 4, 2026

Asked council to add the Carver Museum back into the bond package for final design completion.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 21:54 →
SupportiveMartha LangfordAug 4, 2026

Urged support for the Gus Garcia Center senior wing expansion project.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 24:35 →
SupportiveAdam GreenfieldAug 4, 2026

Highlighted accomplishments in active transportation and urged continued funding for street safety programs.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 26:25 →
SupportiveMarcelina GrayAug 4, 2026

Spoke on behalf of the Yellow Bike Project about the critical need for safe bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 30:29 →
SupportiveBarbara ScottAug 4, 2026

Advocated for including the Colony Park library, public health, and child care facility in the 2026 bond.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 33:02 →
SupportiveSylvia OrozcoAug 4, 2026

Asked council to support the bond election and include $19 million for completing the Mexic-Arte Museum building.

City Council — August 4, 2026 · 35:45 →