The City of Norman's Public Works Director, Scott Stearch, presented the 2026-2031 Street Maintenance Bond Proposal, which seeks to continue funding the city's street maintenance program without increasing taxes. This program, ongoing since 2005 and renewed every five years, focuses on maintaining and repairing approximately 800 miles of city roadways, including urban and rural asphalt, concrete streets, and urban reconstruction projects. The proposal plans to allocate an estimated $35 million over five years, distributed across various maintenance categories such as urban asphalt, urban concrete, rural asphalt, urban reconstruction, and preventative maintenance. The program emphasizes equitable distribution across all city wards, coordination with other city departments to optimize project timing, and includes enhancements for bicycle safety and ADA compliance. The bond proposal will be voted on April 7, 2026, following city council readings in January 2026.

Street Maintenance Bond Proposal 2026