With all 38 precincts reporting in Guadalupe County, the three Cibolo propositions were all favored by voters.
Propositions A received 65% of votes in favor, while Proposition B received 65% of votes in favor. Following the canvassing of votes, the nearly $26.1 million in bond propositions would be passed.
For the tax rate increase, the ballot item passed with 60% of votes.
Posted 8 p.m. Nov. 5
All three propositions on the Cibolo ballot are shown to be favored by early voters, according to early vote totals from Guadalupe County.
The breakdown
Proposition A, which would allow the issuance of bonds in the amount of $9 million for an animal shelter, has 66% of early votes in favor of the bond.
Proposition B, which would allow the issuance of bonds in the amount of $17.065 million for a Public Safety Facility, is also being favored by early voters with 64% in favor.
Alongside the two bond propositions, a voter-approved tax rate election was on Cibolo ballot, asking residents to increase the tax rate to $0.4990 per $100 valuation.
Early vote totals show residents favoring this increase with 60% of the votes.
What else?
Financial Director Anna Miranda on Aug. 19 shared data with City Council, highlighting the impact of an increased tax rate.
At a home value of $350,621—what the city estimates to be the average home value in Cibolo—a homeowner would pay around $1,749 in annual taxes to the city.
If voters do not approve the proposed rate, council will hold another discussion on the tax rate, and the maximum rate that can be set is $0.4769 per $100 valuation.
The home valued at $350,621 would have around $1,672 in annual city taxes at a rate of $0.4769 per $100 valuation.
All results unofficial until canvassed. Visit www.communityimpact.com/voter-guide for more information about local candidates and propositions on your ballot.
