WHY You Should Vote YES for the Allen Bond
As proud members of the vibrant and growing city of Allen, we have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our community on November 7, 2023. By voting YES for all five Allen bond propositions on the ballot, we can ensure that our city continues to thrive and flourish for years to come.
Here’s Why Your YES Vote Matters
1. A Collaborative Effort: This bond is the result of a collective effort involving city staff, a steering committee, and engaged citizens like you. Many important projects were brought forward followed by countless hours of research, evaluation, and compromise. More than 400 of your neighbors participated in the process that honed an project list to an affordable bond package that addresses the essential needs of our growing community.
2. A City on the Rise: Allen is one of the fastest-growing cities in Texas, and with growth comes the need for thoughtful investment in our infrastructure, public spaces, and services. The bond is a proactive step in maintaining our city’s trajectory as a desirable place to live.
3. Positive Return on Investment: The investments supported by these bonds will yield a positive return for our community. Improved infrastructure, including roads and utilities, not only enhances our daily lives but also boosts property values and attracts new businesses, fostering economic growth.
4. Public Art and Well-Being: Studies have shown that public art can improve our overall well-being by reducing stress and enhancing our sense of safety. Art also plays a pivotal role in attracting tourists and creating new job opportunities in the cultural sector. Voting YES will ensure the continuation of our Public Art program, enriching our city’s cultural tapestry.
5. Preserving Allen’s Excellence: We take pride in calling Allen one of the best places to live in Texas, and we want to continue moving in the right direction. By supporting the bond, you are helping us maintain the high standards of living, safety, and quality of life that we cherish in our city.
6. Fiscally Responsible: Allen will continue to maintain its Triple AAA bond rating. The financial team worked hard to insure the tax rate will not go up as a result of this election. In fact, after the most recent election in 2016, Allen’s tax rate continued to decline under sound fiscal management.
By voting YES for the Allen bond, you are making an investment in our community’s future. You are endorsing essential projects such as a new police station, critical infrastructure improvements, revitalized Ford Park, continuation of the Public Art program, and revitalization of our Downtown.
These projects will not only improve our daily lives but also ensure that Allen remains a place where families can prosper, businesses can grow, and our cultural scene can flourish.
Together, let’s keep Allen moving forward and maintain our reputation as one of the best places to live in Texas. Your YES vote on November 7, 2023, will make a significant difference in our community’s continued success.
Join us in shaping Allen’s bright future, and together, we’ll keep making our city a place we are proud to call home.
Let’s Keep Allen Thriving!