Why MAPS3 Ballot Does Not List Individual Projects

Due to a 2009 court ruling, the ballot voters will see during the special election on December 8 will not list each individual project the way previous MAPS proposals have.

Tuesday, December 1st 2009, 10:36 pm

By: News 9

By Colleen Chen, NEWS 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -- Due to a 2009 State Supreme Court ruling, the ballot voters will see during the special election on December 8 will not list each individual project the way previous MAPS proposals have.

Read the 2009 State Supreme Court ruling

Because the ballot lacks a list, there have been concerns that passing MAPS3 would be like writing a blank check.

See the MAPS3 ballot

However, the city passed a resolution back in September that states any money passed from MAPS3 must be devoted to a set list of projects, which city leaders have already announced.

Read the full resolution concerning MAPS3 funds