Results from Travis County show that residents approved the passage of bond Propositions A and B for the city of Rollingwood. Final counts show Proposition A passing with nearly 78% of the vote and Proposition B passing with just over 64% of the vote.
Proposition A will allocate $5.3 million to improving water infrastructure through the city’s Water System Capital Improvements Plan.
Proposition B will allocate $2.5 million to the city’s existing combined administration and public safety building.
Rollingwood Mayor Gavin Massingill said, generally speaking, he is happy with the outcome.
"This shows the citizens are willing to invest in our community," he said. "We've also been good stewards of the community's tax dollars, and I think that's helped set the stage for a discussion for bond funds."
Moving forward, Massingill said water infrastructure will be the most pressing issue.
"We are in a good spot because we've done our homework here [with the Water Capital Improvements Plan], and, moving forward, we will be discussing next steps at future City Council meetings."
He also said, now that Proposition B has passed, the city of Rollingwood will be working with Travis County Emergency Services District No. 9, or the Westlake Fie Department; the fire department will be matching Proposition B bond funds to create a shared space for the city and fire department.
Results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results from all local elections in your community.
UPDATED: Nov. 8 at 10:05 p.m.
As of 10 p.m., unofficial results from the Travis County clerk still show Rollingwood residents voting in favor of the two propositions in the Nov. 8, 2022, midterm elections. For Proposition A, just over 79% of residents have voted for the bond to improve water infrastructure. For Proposition B, nearly 65% of residents have voted for the bond to renovate the city's existing combined administration and public safety building.
POSTED: Nov. 8 at 7:42 p.m.
Two propositions for Rollingwood are on the November ballot to help improve citywide waterworks systems and expand existing municipal facilities.
The total cost of both bonds is $7.8 million.
Unofficial results from the Travis County Clerk show Rollingwood residents are voting yes on the two propositions in the Nov. 2022 midterm elections.
Proposition A will allocate $5.3 million to improving water infrastructure through the city’s Water System Capital Improvements Plan.
Proposition B will allocate $2.5 million to the city’s existing combined administration and public safety building.
“In the last few years we’ve had a high number of main breaks, so the water lines are in need of improvement from years of wear and tear,” City Manager Ashley Wayman said. “This is the time for us to come in and get our entire system up and running where it needs to be, including fireflow.”
Proposition A includes one maintenance project, 15 fireflow and water pressure projects and four system improvement projects. If passed, it will cause a $225-$235 annual tax increase for a homeowner with a home value of around $1 million.
Proposition B includes 3,500 square feet of renovations for the administration and public safety buildings and 2,500 square feet expansion of the municipal building. If approved, the cost to taxpayers with a home value of around $1 million will be an additional $130-$135 annually.
The total cost of both propositions if passed would be an annual increase of $355-$370 for a homeowner with a home value of $1 million.
Results are unofficial until canvassed. Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide to see results from all local elections in your community.
