April 7 election Archives - The Oklahoma Eagle

Broken Arrow residents and city officials gather at a watch party at Main Street Tavern in Broken Arrow April 7, 2026, as they await results of a $415 million bond election. The election included eight propositions focused on city improvements. — Credit: Mike Creef for Tulsa Flyer

Broken Arrow voters approve 7 of 8 bond proposals, rejecting sales tax increase for sports facilities

by Ginnie GrahamApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Broken Arrow can move forward with most of its bond proposals after the April 7 election. But its sales tax increase to improve sports facilities failed.

Mike Neal, president of the Tulsa Regional Chamber, left, hugs Ebony Johnson, Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent, after the announcement that the Tulsa Public Schools bond package passed during an election night watch party at McNellie's April 7, 2026. — Credit: Milo Gladstein

Schools & Families

Tulsans go all-in on $609M school bond but say no to re-electing board member. Here are the results.

by Anna CollettoApril 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Amens, hell yeahs and cheers rippled through a crowd of TPS staff and supporters at the watch party as the votes rolled in. Voters passed each proposition with at least 80% support.

Credit: Milo Gladstein

Schools & Families

Tulsa Public Schools superintendent: $609M bond package will make students ‘proud’ of classrooms

by Ross TerrellMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026

Ebony Johnson thinks the bond package on the April 7 ballot could help combat issues like student absenteeism. Here’s why.