The city of Grand Prairie is asking voters to approve a $327 million bond package in May to fund street improvement projects, public safety resources and recreational facilities. The bond proposal includes three propositions, A-C. Each proposition has a different budget and targets different area s of need throughout Grand Prairie. Voters can approve or disapprove of any or all of the propositions. Grand Prairie Proposition A: Nonresidential street improvement projects Total: $209.5 million Adding pedestrian/bike access Rebuilding bridges crossing Joe Pool Lake Roadway reconstruction, widening and concrete replacement Removing asphalt and replacing it with concrete Grand Prairie Proposition B: Public safety resources Total: $78.5 million Replacement of the current North Radio Tower at 2201 109th Street Building a multipurpose, public safety resource center Upgrading the citywide traffic control network Enhance communication between traffic management staff and traffic signals, school zone flashers, cameras, sensors and electronic message signs. Grand Prairie Proposition C: Park and recreational facilities Total: $39 million Building a community/multipurpose center that can host a variety of programs and events Building a public pickleball complex with multiple courts Building a public Botanical Garden with horticulture and arts programming Providing public artwork in various park and recreational facilities throughout the city Election Day is May 2nd with early voting running from April 20 to April 28. For more information, visit the Grand Prairie bond election website. ...read more read less