IMPORTANT DATES
Early Voting - Monday, October 23rd through Friday, November 3rd
Election Day - Tuesday, November 7th
Currently, the Type A sales tax is restricted for the purpose of funding the operations and maintenance of the Arena and the maintenance of the Seawall, which is set to expire in 2025 and 2026 respectively.
On August 15, 2023, the City Council voted unanimously to call a special election to repurpose the existing ¼ cent sales tax for the purpose of repairing and maintaining the integrity of the Seawall infrastructure; improving citywide Regional Parks; fixing commercial and industrial streets; attracting new flight destinations to and from Corpus Christi; and repairing, renovating, and improving the Selena Auditorium, Arena, and Convention Center. Proposition A will involve NO NEW TAXES. View the brochure »
Proposition A Ballot Language
Voters will vote "for" or "against"
Replacing the expiring Type A sales and use taxes by adopting a sales and use tax at the rate of 1/4 of 1% (being 0.250 cents per $1), maintaining the same sales and use tax rate that now exists within the City, with proceeds to be used for the construction, renovation, maintenance, and operations of Regional Parks (a term defined by the City of Corpus Christi, Texas Resolution Number 033130), commercial/industrial streets, the Convention Center Complex (a term defined by Resolution Number 033130), and new destination flight option enhancement at the Corpus Christi International Airport.
A copy of the Ordinance can be found: 2023 Election Central
Contact Us
For more information contact us at PropA@cctexas.com.
SEAWALL PROTECTION
Proposition A will allow for the continued maintenance and integrity of the Seawall. Since 2007, $50 million has been invested to protect and repair our Seawall. In keeping our Seawall a priority, a reserve in excess of $14 million is available for any emergency repairs or future enhancements of the Seawall.
REGIONAL PARK ENHANCEMENTS
Proposition A will allow for improvements to regional parks throughout our City that include Commodores, Bill Witt, Cole, Labonte, Parker, Salinas, and West Guth parks. Enhancements include added shade structures, picnic tables, BBQ equipment, athletic facilities, pickleball courts, trail development, new restrooms, and aquatic amenities.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Proposition A will allow for increased funding to fix commercial, industrial, arterial, and collector streets that promote economic development.
NEW DIRECT FLIGHTS THAT PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Proposition A will allow for the recruitment of new direct flights that may result in lower airfares. Efforts to be funded through Proposition A are intended to make travel to and from Corpus Christi more accessible and affordable.
SELENA AUDITORIUM, ARENA, & CONVENTION CENTER IMPROVEMENTS
Proposition A will fund maintenance, repairs, and renovations to the Selena Auditorium, Arena, and the Convention Center. Renovations include a new HVAC system, new audio and visual equipment, and the expansion of ballrooms and meeting spaces. The improvements are intended to provide for a better experience for visitors and citizens when attending concerts, graduations, non-profit events, sporting competitions, and popular local events such as Buc Days festivities. City participation in a private sector built and managed Convention Center Hotel is an eligible use of Proposition A Funds.
The City of Corpus Christi adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 4.69 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $16.87.
