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Fort Worth's $840M Bond Plan: Parks, Safety & More

Fort Worths $840M Bond Program for 2026: Gateway Park, Streets, and Public Safety Top Priorities Fort Worth is planning an $840M bond program for 2026, focusing on public works projects. The city council must approve by Dec 2025, and voters in May 2026. The package fits within the existing tax rate, with $600M for streets, $185M for parks, $64M for public safety, $59M for animal control, $14.6M for libraries, and $5M for affordable housing. Residents can provide input on the Connect Fort Worth website.

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