2026 Bond Community Listening Session

The Bond Election Advisory Task Force (BEATF) exists to identify and prioritize projects that address Austin’s infrastructure needs. These listening sessions are your opportunity to:

• Learn who they are and their call to action
• Understand the financial policies and limitations guiding their decisions
• Help prioritize which projects are selected for their final bond recommendations
• When you speak up, you help build a bond package that truly reflects community needs.

At each session, you’ll:

• Hear a brief overview of the BEATF’s role and process
• Learn what input they need from you to help make decisions about Bond recommendations to the City Council and the Mayor
• Share your top community priorities
• Tell us which projects you’d cut or refine
• We’ll also outline how your feedback is incorporated into the bond package.

PS -What is a General Obligation (GO) Bond?

Austin, as well as other cities, use General Obligation (GO) Bonds to fund long-term investments in public infrastructure. GO Bonds allow cities to borrow money to pay for major community projects, such as streets, libraries, or open spaces. These bonds are repaid using property taxes.