A local library is hoping to help members of the community get in touch with their elected officials next week.

Voters will be heading to the polls in Shawnee on Tuesday to decide the fate of a capital improvements package.

Residents will decide whether to approve a sales tax increase over the next 10 years with the funds going to build a $19 million sports park and $2.5 million used at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center.

Proposition 2 would generate $3 million to renovate the municipal pool, build a splash pad and make parking lot improvements at Woodland Veterans Park.

Proposition 3 would generate $3 million to construct and improve public safety communication systems.

Proposition 4 would generate $13 million to improve roadways.

Proposition 5 would generate $7 million to fix sidewalks, revitalize neighborhoods and contribute to economic development.

If those propositions are passed, they would raise the ad valorem property tax for 20 years.

Parts of the state will be receiving more federal aid to recover costs that were associated with a severe winter storm in February.