Learn More About 2026 Charter Propositions L, M, N, and O

The City of Fort Worth is hosting bond and charter elections on May 2. Here is an overview of propositions L, M, N, and O.

The city put out a bulletin with information on the propositions on Tuesday. According to the report, the ballot will include six bond propositions and nine charter amendments. Each measure is voted on separately.

Here is an overview of charter propositions L, M, N, and O.

Proposition L: Grants of privilege on surface streets

Proposition L would allow grants of privilege for use of the surface of city streets (typically by solid waste haulers) to be approved without requiring a separate, company-specific ordinance every time.

Proposition M: Flexibility in creating, abolishing and reorganizing city departments

This proposition allows greater flexibility in creating, abolishing, and reorganizing city departments by removing the requirement of an ordinance to make changes. Currently, the charter requires an ordinance to create a department, and city council action is needed to change any currently existing department.

Proposition N: Eliminates a conflict with state law regarding special elections

There's currently a conflict between state law and how the charter refers to ordering a special election. This proposition would eliminate that conflict.

Proposition O: Clarifies payment of claims

Proposition O will clarify that claims can be paid based on any appropriately detailed documentation even if that documentation may not qualify or be identified as a "purchase order."

Read about all nine proposed amendments to the city charter that will be held on the May ballot here.