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Engage Allen: 2023 Bond
When you think about Allen’s future, what matters most to you? Great parks? Smooth streets? A thriving downtown?
Help pick the projects you want to see in an upcoming bond program. Learn about current needs, suggest your own ideas, and collaborate with friends and neighbors at meetings and online public forums. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in one of Allen’s most important decisions about our money and our future!
Bond Planning & Public Input
In Allen, residents lead the charge to select and prioritize projects to be paid for by bonds, set bond amounts and determine what impact (if any) the bond might have on the tax rate. Discussions are guided by a knowledgeable citizen committee with a history of service to Allen, with presentations and supplemental information provided by City of Allen staff.
Five groups, called sub-committees, have been established by Allen City Council to focus on the following topics: Public Safety; Parks and Downtown; Streets, Infrastructure and Neighborhoods; Public Art; and Finance.
Anyone who attends upcoming public meetings can join a sub-committee - no application or selection process required. We know not everyone can attend meetings in person, so online feedback opportunities will be made available throughout the public input process. Subscribe to email alerts to be notified. These decisions impact all of us, so it’s important to hear from as many voices and perspectives as possible!
Key Dates & Timeline
Subscribe to email alerts to be notified of upcoming meeting dates and online input opportunities.
Thursday, April 6, 2023 | Joint Meeting, 2023 Bond Steering Committee & Allen City Council TIME: 6 p.m. LOCATION: Allen Senior Recreation Center
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May 2023* *Exact date to be determined | Public Kickoff & Input Meeting Time and location to be determined
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Spring-Summer 2023* *Exact dates to be announced after public kickoff meeting | Sub-Committee Meetings and Online Input Opportunities Times and locations to be determined after the public kickoff meeting
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Summer 2023* *Exact date to be determined | Joint Meeting, 2023 Bond Steering Committee & Allen City Council Time and location to be determined
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August 8, 2023 | Potential Call for Election 7 p.m., Council Chambers at Allen City Hall
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November 7, 2023 | Potential Bond Election Date
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a bond election?
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Municipal bonds allow cities to fund major projects such as roads, parks, facilities and other capital expenses. Bonds are issued and repaid over an extended period of time, similar to the way many buyers finance the purchase of a home. This strategy helps keep costs more equitable between current and future residents - after all, many of the people who will enjoy these amenities haven’t even moved here yet!
Before issuing bonds which could potentially impact the tax rate, Texas cities are required to put any bond proposition to a vote. If a proposition receives more than 50% of the vote, bonds may be issued for the purpose specified on the ballot.
- How are projects selected for bond funding?
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In Allen, residents lead the charge to select and prioritize projects to be paid for by bonds, set proposed bond package amounts and determine what impact (if any) the use of bond funds might have on the tax rate. Discussions are guided by a knowledgeable citizen committee with a history of service to Allen, with presentations and supplemental information provided by City of Allen staff.
- How do I get involved in choosing potential bond projects?
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Any Allen resident can participate by engaging with online polls and other feedback opportunities, or by joining a group (called a sub-committee) in one of the five focus areas: public safety, parks/downtown, streets/neighborhoods/infrastructure, public art and finance. Anyone who attends upcoming public meetings can join - no application or selection process required.
We know not everyone can attend meetings in person, so online feedback opportunities will be made available throughout the public input process. Subscribe to email alerts to be notified. These decisions impact all of us, so it’s important to hear from as many voices and perspectives as possible!