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EJ's gone this week, so we're joined by Tara Maldanado Wilson to talk about all the propositions on the May 2nd Band & Charter Election in Fort Worth.

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What Fort Worth’s bond and charter amendments on the May 2 ballot actually mean

Here’s what’s on the May 2 ballot in Tarrant County

• Prop A - Fort Worth roads would get half a billion dollars in upgrades if bond package passes
• Prop B - Coalition seeks to steer $25M Gateway Park bond funds — if Fort Worth voters approve & Open space, parks could expand if Fort Worth voters approve $185M bond
• Prop C - 4 years after closing, south Fort Worth library could reopen in bond proposal
• Prop D - Affordable housing is on the ballot in Fort Worth’s $845M bond program, which goes to voters May 2
• Prop E - Fort Worth voters to consider $63.9M for fire stations, new emergency management center
• Prop F - Proposed $59.8M animal shelter included in Fort Worth bond election
• Prop G - Fort Worth voters take another swipe May 2 at whether to raise pay for the mayor and city council members
• Prop H & I - Fort Worth asks voters to remove city leadership’s right to public hearing before firing
• Prop J - Budget Hearings
• Prop K & L - Fort Worth seeks to streamline trash, public service requirements with May charter election
• Prop M - Fort Worth city manager would have more authority under charter amendment on May ballot
• Prop N - Special elections to fill vacancies
• Prop O - Fort Worth charter election asks to update language on documenting payment claims

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