Mayor David Holt Rallies Against State Question 847 to Protect Oklahoma City Public Services and MAPS 4 Momentum

Mayor David Holt Warns Against Revenue Reductions Under State Question 847

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defending the financial foundation of municipal public services, Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt issued a comprehensive civic statement in late October 2026 expressing strong opposition to State Question 847 on the upcoming statewide ballot. The constitutional measure proposes to sharply reduce the annual growth cap on property tax assessments across Oklahoma.

Mayor Holt explained that property taxes serve as the sole revenue source funding general obligation bonds that construct fire stations, police substations, storm drainage culverts, bridges, and resurfaced streets across Oklahoma City’s vast 620-square-mile boundary. Holt warned that restricting property tax bond capacity would create an irrecoverable deficit, crippling the city's ability to maintain public safety facilities and road networks for a surging population.

Sustaining MAPS 4 Neighborhood and Community Investments

Inside City Hall chambers, the Oklahoma City Council received comprehensive status reports regarding MAPS 4 capital implementation. Funded by a voter-approved temporary one-cent sales tax, the debt-free initiative is advancing construction schedules for neighborhood sidewalks, modern transit centers, new senior health hubs, and park enhancements throughout inner-city and suburban neighborhoods.

Councilmembers highlighted that MAPS 4 demonstrates the power of fiscal discipline and community collaboration, allowing Oklahoma City to construct world-class public infrastructure without accruing long-term debt.

Championing Collaborative Governance on the National Stage

Serving as President of the United States Conference of Mayors, Mayor Holt recently addressed national civic forums alongside municipal leaders, championing bipartisan dialogue, institutional trust, and pragmatic problem-solving. Holt emphasized that Oklahoma City’s collaborative approach—uniting civic organizations, business partners, and neighborhood leaders—serves as a compelling national model for resilient urban progress.