Saturday is the last chance for Dallas voters to consider the 10 proposals that make up the $1.25 billion bond package. Few people took advantage of this opportunity.
According to the Dallas County Elections Department, there are 666,742 voters eligible to vote in tomorrow's election. Early voting began April 22 and ended Tuesday. Of the registered voters, he counted 18,973 (2.84%).
Depending on where you live, your ballot may include three Dallas Central Board of Review seats, as well as Dallas ISD and University of Dallas board seats. But the big thing is the bond.
Dallas' May ballot features 10 bond proposals worth $1.25 billion for streets, flood control, libraries, parks and more. Potholes, the lack of a nearby park, a new library that neighbors want, and even whether roads will flood during storms are just some of the things this election could affect. Not too much.
Read our guide to bonds for more information on each proposal. (Then please consider filling out our short survey.)
There are 442 polling places in the county on Saturday, all scheduled to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you vote by mail, your vote must be postmarked by Saturday at 7 p.m.
To vote, Texas voters must present a photo ID, such as a state driver's license or ID, state handgun license, U.S. passport, U.S. citizenship certificate, or U.S. military ID. I need a book. Voters who do not have a photo ID and can demonstrate that they cannot reasonably obtain one may submit other forms of identification along with a Reasonable Disability Declaration form at the time of voting.
Curbside voting is available for those unable to enter their preferred polling place building. Signs will tell you how to ask an election worker to come to your car. If you are unable to vote in person due to illness, you may be able to request early voting if you meet the requirements.
As more people head to the polls on Saturday, there's a good chance the percentage of registered voters on the ballot will improve. But if not, where the $1.25 billion goes will depend on less than 5 percent of Dallas voters, perhaps 4 percent.
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Bethany Erickson is D Magazine. Throughout her career, she has written about real estate, education policy, the stock market, and crime, sometimes simultaneously. She hates lima beans and 5 a.m. and takes her SAT practice tests for her fun.
