Austin Metro Election 2021: Prop A, ESD 17, Leander ISD Bonds

Austin TX

02 November, 2021

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AUSTIN, TX — Austin area residents will make their way to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballot in this year's Nov. 2 election, which includes several propositions, including eight proposed amendments to the state constitution. In Austin, six propositions are on the ballot. Among them: the hotly debated Prop A, which would require the city to hire at least two police officers for every 1,000 residents. Pflugerville residents will also make their choice on who will fill the Place 3 and 5 seats for City council, as well as whether to annex the city from Travis County ESD 17. Lastly, Cedar Park-Leander voters will have the power to vote for or against three Leander ISD bonds totaling $772.2 million — the most expensive package to date. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. Patch will update this story as live results come in. Refresh this page for the latest. Texas Eight state propositions appear on Texas ballots. Voters can cast ballots for or against each proposed amendment to the Texas Constitution, which originated in the state Legislature. View Patch's complete breakdown below. Texas Elections 2021: Amendment Proposition Live Results Austin Proposition A Proposition A would establish minimum police staffing and require there to be at least two police officers for every 1,000 residents. If passed, the city would be required to add 40 hours of police training each year on topics like active shooter scenarios, defense tactics and mandate that 35 percent of an officer's shift be spent on uncommitted time, often referred to as community engagement time, and not in responding to calls. Proposition B If passed, this proposition would authorize the city to convey or lease approximately 9 acres of park land currently used as the Central Maintenance Complex located at 2525 S. Lakeshore Blvd. through a public bidding process. View Patch's complete Austin ballot breakdown below. Austin Election 2021 Results: Polls Close Pflugerville Pflugerville City Council Five candidates are on the ballot for Pflugerville city council. Three are running for Place 3 and two are running for Place 5, including incumbent Mike Heath. Council Member Place 3 Kimberly HolidayBradley Scott HickmanAdline "A.K." Brewer Council Member Place 5 Jim McDonaldMike Heath (incumbent) Below are our live results. Pflugerville 2021 Election Results: Polls Close Travis County Travis County residents will vote for or against the controversial propositions on whether to annex the city of Pflugerville from the Travis County ESD 17. Proposition A: Adding the geographic boundaries of the city of Pflugerville, located in Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2, to Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17. For Against Proposition B: The geographic boundaries of the city of Pflugerville located in Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 assuming its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17, if it is added to the district. For Against The Annexation election for unincorporated area. Proposition A: Adding the unincorporated areas situated within the boundaries of Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 that are not included within the boundaries of Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17 to the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17. For Against Proposition B: The unincorporated areas situated within the boundaries of Travis County Emergency Services District No. 2 which are not included within the boundaries of Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17 assuming its proportionate share of the outstanding debts and taxes of the Travis County Emergency Services District No. 17, if it is added to the district. For Against Cedar Park-Leander Leander ISD voters will vote on three district bonds that total more than $772 million. While the bonds do not require a tax rate increase, they will require the school district to build new schools and renovate aging schools if approved. Proposition A: The issuance of $727,210,817 of bonds by the Leander Independent School District for school facilities, the necessary sites for school facilities, buses and vehicles, and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of an interest on the bonds. This is a property tax increase. For Against Proposition B: The issuance of $33,298,077 of bonds by the Leander Independent School District for technology equipment and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of an interest on the bonds. This is a property tax increase. For Against Proposition C: The issuance of $11,662,346 of bonds by the Leander Independent School District for renovations to the performing arts centers and auditoriums at each high school campus and the imposition of a tax sufficient to pay the principal of an interest on the bonds. This is a property tax increase. For Against View the live results for both Cedar Park-Leander and Round Rock. Cedar Park-Leander 2021 Election Results: Polls CloseRound Rock 2021 Election Results: Polls Close Williamson County Two propositions appear on WilCo ballots that will affect Emergency Services District 9 and Municipal Utility District No. 2. Three affect Municipal Utility District No. 19D and three affect Municipal Utility District No. 19F. The propositions affect areas in both Cedar Park and Leander. ESD 9 Proposition A: Adding a tract of land located in the area of the City of Leander and adjacent territory to Williamson County Emergency Services District 9. For Against ESD 9 Proposition B: Adding a tract of land located in the area of the City of Leander and adjacent territory to Williamson County Emergency Services District 9. This is an annex proposition. For Against MUD No. 2 Proposition A: The issuance of $40,000,000 bonds for roads. Taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds will be imposed. For Against MUD No. 2 Proposition B: The issuance of $60,000,000 bonds for refunding road bonds issued pursuant to Section 52, Article III of the Texas Constitution. Taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds will be imposed. For Against MUD No. 19D Proposition A: An Operation and Maintenance Tax for the District not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property. ForAgainst MUD No. 19D Proposition B: The issuance of $115,000,000 Tax Bonds for Water, Wastewater and Drainage Systems Facilities. Taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds will be imposed. For Against MUD No. 19D Proposition C: The Issuance of $172,500,000 Tax Bonds for Refunding Water, Wastewater and Drainage System Facilities Bonds (including Refunding Bonds issued therefor) issued pursuant to Article 16, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution. Taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the Bonds will be imposed. For Against MUD No. 19F Proposition A: An Operation and Maintenance Tax for the District not to exceed one dollar ($1.00) per one hundred dollars ($100) valuation of taxable property. For Against MUD No. 19F Proposition B: The issuance of $134,000,000 Tax Bonds for Water, Wastewater and Drainage Systems Facilities. Taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds will be imposed. For Against MUD No. 19F Proposition C: The Issuance of $201,000,000 Tax Bonds for Refunding Water, Wastewater and Drainage System Facilities Bonds (including Refunding Bonds issued therefor) issued pursuant to Article 16, Section 59 of the Texas Constitution. Taxes sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the bonds will be imposed. For Against