Learn about charter propositions G, H, I, J and K

The City of Fort Worth will hold bond and charter elections on Saturday, May 2. The ballot will include six bond propositions and nine proposed charter amendments. Each measure will be voted on separately. Residents in District 10 will also vote in a special election to fill a vacancy created by Councilmember Alan Blaylock’s resignation.

Here is an overview of five of the charter propositions:

Proposition G: Mayor and City Council Pay

The mayor’s current annual pay is $29,000 and councilmembers are currently paid $25,000 annually. Proposition G would increase the mayor’s annual pay to $60,000 and city councilmembers’ pay to $50,000.

Proposition H: City Council and City Manager Authority

Proposition H would remove non-binding charter and hearing requirements that conflict with the city manager’s personnel responsibilities and the City Council’s authority.

Proposition I: Charter and Hearing Requirements

Proposition I would update the charter to remove redundant charter and hearing requirements.

Proposition J: Budget Adoption and State Law Alignment

Proposition J would allow the City budget to be adopted at the same meeting as the budget hearing as allowed under state law.

Proposition K: Annual Reporting Requirements

Proposition K would remove the requirement for public service corporations (such as utilities) to submit an annual report to the City, since this information is already available from the state and online.

About the 2026 bond and charter program

The City’s bond program is one way of funding larger capital projects such as roads, parks, public libraries and public facilities. Fort Worth has historically held bond elections every four years. The six bond propositions on the ballot represent an $845 million bond package.

A city charter is the City’s foundational document — similar to a constitution for the state and federal governments. It outlines how the City of Fort Worth is organized and how it operates. A charter election allows Fort Worth voters to consider proposed amendments to the city charter. Registered voters vote on each proposed change individually.

What happens next?

Upcoming public education meetings will take place April 11-18.

April 11, 10 a.m., Handley Meadowbrook Community Center

April 13, 6 p.m., Diamond Hill Community Center

April 16, 6 p.m., R.D. Evans Community Center

April 18, 10 a.m., Worth Heights Community Center

The 2026 bond and charter elections take place on Saturday, May 2, with early voting available from Monday, April 20, through the following Tuesday, April 28.

Learn more

Check out the comprehensive bond website.

Check out the comprehensive charter website.

Watch City News for future discussions of the other bond and charter proposals.

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