Bay City ISD Voters Approve Measures to Address Budget Shortfall

Bay City ISD voters approved two propositions on November 6, 2026, aimed at addressing the district's financial challenges. Proposition A passed with 70.40% of the vote, allowing the district to generate an estimated $3.6 million annually for maintenance and operations. Proposition B passed with 54.68% and authorizes approximately $8 million in bonds to refinance existing facility loans.

The approved measures are expected to provide the district with additional operating revenue and financial flexibility. The revenue from Proposition A is projected to total nearly $18 million over five years. Furthermore, Proposition B is expected to free up about $1.6 million annually for day-to-day expenses by shifting debt payments out of the maintenance and operations budget.