According to unofficial results from Montgomery County, voters approved the $480 million road bond with a vote of 5,760-5,147, or 52.81% for and 47.19% against the proposition.
County Judge Mark Keough said in a post on social media the bond will allow for the county to make investments in its roads.
"Thanks to this bond, we’ll see significant investments in road improvements across the county. From reducing congestion and improving safety, this bond is a bold step forward in making our transportation infrastructure work for Montgomery County all with zero increase to our tax rate," Keough said in a post.
All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Posted 7:03 p.m. May 3
Unofficial early voting results in Montgomery County show 52.92% of voters in favor of the $480 million bond referendum on the May 3 ballot, with 3,092 early and absentee votes for the proposition. Opposing the bond proposition are 2,751 early and absentee votes, or 47.08% of those votes. All results are unofficial until canvassed.
Montgomery County commissioners agreed Feb. 11 to put a $480 million road bond referendum before voters in the May 3 election. Funds will be divided among the four commissioner precincts, with Precincts 1 and 2—both of which encompass portions of Conroe and Montgomery—anticipated to receive $120 million over the next five years to complete 32 projects.
The details
Across the county, commissioners have identified 76 projects which will be funded through the road bond if approved by voters. Since the prospective lists were originally formulated, Precinct 3 has removed the Townsen Boulevard project from its list.
What's next?
Community Impact will update this article as more election day vote 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.
