PROPOSITION 1 - MAY 6TH ELECTION
In a special election on May 6, McLennan County voters will decide whether to approve an increase in hotelmotel and car rental taxes to pay for a $34.4 million expansion of the Heart O’ Texas Fairgrounds.
HERE’S THE “TOP TEN” LIST TO SUMMARIZE THE PROJECT:
#1Does NOT cost the citizens of McLennan County a penny
#2
Funded by out-of-towners staying in hotels or renting vehicles in the county
#3
Creates a sustainable model for funding future growth at the Fairgrounds
#4
Increases the Fairgrounds economic impact to more than $60 million annually
#5
Increases the community’s hotel occupancy by 57%
#6
Provides an 80,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art multipurpose expo center
#7
Adds 600 new stalls and a new show arena for increased equine activity
#8
NEW Lake Air Little League baseball and softball fields for hosting tournaments; also includes a field
for the Challenger League
#9
NEW soccer and track complex for Waco ISD
#10
Creates competitive advantage for community to host tournaments for volleyball, basketball,
gymnastics, cheer and much more!
For more information on the project, visit ExtracoEventsCenter.com