What is Proposition 1?

On April 7, 2026, Norman voters will decide whether to renew the city’s Street Maintenance Bond Program.

If approved, Proposition 1 will authorize $35 million in bonds over the next five years to repair and improve streets across Norman.

The Street Maintenance Bond Program focuses on projects such as:

Street resurfacing and rehabilitation
Roadway reconstruction
Rural road improvements
Preventative maintenance
Intersection improvements and related infrastructure

Proposition 1 continues a program Norman voters have supported since 2005 to maintain and improve the city’s transportation infrastructure.

If approved, projects funded through the program would begin in August 2026 and continue through 2031.

HOW THE STREET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM WORKS

Maintaining the Roads Norman
Residents Use Every Day

Norman maintains approximately 800 miles of streets throughout the city.
Maintaining roads requires consistent investment to ensure streets remain safe and functional for residents, businesses, and visitors.
The Street Maintenance Bond Program allows the city to fund major street repairs and improvements across Norman.
IMPORTANTLY:
- Proposition 1 does not create a new tax
- It continues the existing street maintenance program that voters have approved every five years
- It helps maintain the city’s transportation infrastructure without increasing the tax rate

By continuing this program, Norman can address roadway needs before conditions worsen and repairs become significantly more expensive.

WHERE THE
FUNDING GOES

Invest in Safer and Better Roads

Funding from the Street Maintenance Bond Program supports street and roadway improvements throughout Norman.
These investments focus on maintaining and improving the city’s transportation infrastructure so residents can travel safely and efficiently.

Projects funded through the program include:

STREET REPAIRS & RESURFACING
- Rehabilitating aging pavement
- Resurfacing streets that are beginning to deteriorate
- Extending the lifespan of existing roadways
ROAD RECONSTRUCTION
- Rebuilding severely deteriorated streets
- Improving roadway conditions in neighborhoods across Norman
RURAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
- Repairing and maintaining rural and lower-volume roads
- Addressing drainage and structural issues that affect road conditions
INTERSECTION & INFRASTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS
- Improving intersections and roadway connections
- Supporting safer traffic flow throughout the city

These investments help ensure Norman’s streets remain reliable for residents, emergency services, schools, and local businesses.

WHY PROPOSITION 1 MATTERS

Keep Norman Moving

Streets and roadways are essential infrastructure that residents rely on every day.
As Norman grows, maintaining and improving transportation infrastructure becomes even more important.
Proposition 1 helps ensure the city can continue addressing road maintenance needs across Norman.
KEY BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Maintains and improves streets across the city
- Supports safe travel for residents and emergency services
- Protects long-term infrastructure investments
- Continues an existing program without increasing taxes

By renewing the Street Maintenance Bond Program, Norman can continue making responsible investments that support the safety and mobility of the entire community.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WILL PROPOSITION 1 CREATE A NEW TAX?
- No. Proposition 1 renews the existing Street Maintenance Bond Program that Norman voters have approved every five years since 2005.
- The proposal is expected to maintain the current tax rate rather than increase it.
WHAT WILL THE PROGRAM FUND?
- Proposition 1 funds improvements to streets and intersections across Norman, including resurfacing, reconstruction, and preventative maintenance projects.
HOW MANY STREETS DOES NORMAN MAINTAIN?
- The City of Norman maintains approximately 800 miles of streets, which require ongoing maintenance and repair to remain safe and functional.
WHEN WOULD PROJECTS BEGIN?
- If approved, street maintenance projects funded by Proposition 1 would begin in August 2026 and continue through 2031.