Big Plans Ahead: Victoria Texas Votes to Expand Community Center

Victoria voters on May 3 approved a ballot measure to help fund the renovation and expansion of the Victoria Community Center.

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According to unofficial results from the Victoria County Elections Administrator, Proposition A passed with 65.03% of the vote.

This proposition creates a new 5% motor vehicle rental tax and an additional 2% hotel occupancy tax to finance improvements at the Victoria Community Center.

The project includes plans for a 3,000-fixed-seat covered arena with an option to expand to 4,500 for concert events. The reorganization of existing interior spaces will also enable the current building to host several unique events simultaneously.

This means more rodeo and more live music and entertainment!

The Community Center & Fairgrounds Master Plan also calls for RV hookups, improvements to the fairgrounds, updated lighting, technology upgrades, improved kitchen and concession spaces, additional restrooms, new air conditioning, and disability access to improve the patron experience.

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New state of the art technology will give patrons a new way to enjoy the facility.

"We know it has been a desire for our community to see the Community Center modernized for quite some time now, and I am pleased that we were able to find a way to fund this project without raising the property tax rate or detracting from important initiatives such as street improvements and employee compensation,” said City Manager Jesús A. Garza.

“This project will give Victorians an improved venue for local and out-of-town events alike, and we intend to move quickly to give our community the state-of-the-art facility this community deserves.”