Editor's note: The most recent posting was updated at 3:15 p.m. Nov. 7 with a statement from Sugar Land officials.
Updated 7:15 a.m. Nov. 6
Sugar Land voters favor all five bond propositions, totaling $350 million, final unofficial results show.
What you need to know
With all 83 polling locations reporting, Fort Bend County data shows Sugar Land residents voted to approve all five bond propositions with:
- 30,648 voters favor Proposition A
- 36,018 voters favor Proposition B
- 35,471 voters favor Proposition C
- 24,376 voters favor Proposition D
- 31,160 voters favor Proposition E
County data shows that Proposition D had only a 2.97 percentage-point margin between those in favor and those opposed.
What they're saying
Sugar Land officials thanked voters for their participation and support at the polls and in community feedback in the years leading up to the bond in a emailed statement.
"It’s always insightful to see which specific propositions resonate most with voters," city official said in the statement. "The results highlight the importance of continually seeking community feedback, and we look forward not only to successfully delivering this bond package but also to continuing to gather input from the community in the future."
By the numbers
Fort Bend County saw a total turnout of 363,651, or 65.41% of its registered voters with over 55% of that total including early voters and mail-in ballots, county data shows. This year’s turnout was 8.4 percentage points lower than the 73.65% who voted in the November 2020 election.
Looking ahead
Community Impact will update this article with official’s comments when available. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results to see results from all local elections in your community.
Updated 10:45 p.m. Nov. 5
Sugar Land voters are still in favor of all five bond propositions as of 10:30 p.m., Fort Bend County data shows.
By the numbers
Fort Bend County data shows Sugar Land voters continue to favor the city’s five bond propositions, totaling $350 million, as some Election Day voting centers report. Vote counts include:
- 29,495 voters favor Proposition A
- 34,581 voters favor Proposition B
- 34,087 voters favor Proposition C
- 23,426 voters favor Proposition D
- 29,921 voters favor Proposition E
Although county data shows there is a percentage-point margin of only 2.82 between those who favor and oppose Proposition D, which would allot $40.5 million to municipal projects including a field maintenance facility, and rehabilitation and modernization for public service buildings.
In their own words
Sugar Land officials thanked voters for their participation and support at the polls and in community feedback in the years leading up to the bond in a emailed statement.
"It’s always insightful to see which specific propositions resonate most with voters," city official said in the statement. "The results highlight the importance of continually seeking community feedback, and we look forward not only to successfully delivering this bond package but also to continuing to gather input from the community in the future."
What’s next?
Sugar Land City Council will host a special meeting on Nov. 14 to canvas results, official said. Meanwhile, projects are expected to be completed or under construction within the next five to seven years.
"The city is also committed tot the full transparency and accountability in carrying out approved bond projects," city officials said in the statement. "Regular updates on project progress, timelines and the use of bond funds will be available on the city website."Posted 7:45 p.m.
Sugar Land residents are weighing in on a $350 million bond to fund public safety, mobility, drainage, municipal projects and the animal shelter in the Nov. 5 election.
What residents need to know
At an Aug. 15 special meeting, Sugar Land City Council approved calling the bond election with five propositions, which include:
- Proposition A ($144.5M) proposes seven public safety projects for the police and fire departments
- Proposition B ($118M) proposes streets, sidewalks and mobility projects, including local funding match for 11 Fort Bend County mobility bond projects
- Proposition C ($35M) proposes seven drainage projects
- Proposition D ($40.5M) proposes two municipal projects including a field maintenance facility, and rehabilitation and modernization for public service buildings
- Proposition E ($12M) proposes additional funding for animal shelter funds
At the polls
Fort Bend County early voting data shows Sugar Land voters favor all five of the city’s five bond propositions, totaling $350 million, including:
- 26,637 voters favoring Proposition A
- 31,005 voters favoring Proposition B
- 30,005 voters favoring Proposition C
- 30,625 voters favoring Proposition D
- 21,084 voters favoring Proposition E
The November 2024 bond is the city’s fourth and largest bond, preceded by a $90.76 million bond in 2019, $31.46 million in 2013 and $34.4 million in 1999, city officials said.
Thirteen projects from 2019 remain outstanding, while only one remains from the 2013 bond.
At the polls
Fort Bend County saw 307,657 early voters, including 297,649 in-person voters visit the polls between Oct. 21-Nov. 1, representing over 55% of the county’s 555,569 registered voters, according to county data.
This falls shy of the 62% of voters who cast ballots during the early voting period of the 2020 election, which was extended six days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Texas Secretary of State office’s website.
The polls closed at 7 p.m., but voters who were in line before closing will still be able to cast their ballots.
What’s next?
Community Impact will update this article as more election day totals are released. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Visit communityimpact.com/voter-guide/election-results to see results from all local elections in your community.
