2 Bonds QUESTION 1: 

Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $82,000,000. 

QUESTION 2: 

Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $78,000,000.

- If you aren't already registered to vote, the last day to register in order to be eligible to vote in this election is Tuesday, October 10th, 2023.

• Check your voter registration status at ezaz.org/vote

- Ballots will be mailed on October 11, 2023. The last day to request early ballot October 27 

- VOTED BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 7 p.m., November 7th. MAIL ballots by October 31st.

All registered voters that reside in the City of Glendale will receive a ballot by mail with voting instructions in the envelope.

- Implemented City-Wide Covid Lockdown - SOURCE 

- Closed playgrounds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and fitness areas because of Covid - SOURCE 

- Implemented Mask Mandates - SOURCE 

- Implementing 15-Minute Cities through Complete Neighborhoods Projects. SOURCE - SOURCE 

- Implementing Road Diets through Complete Streets - reducing the amount of traffic to slow traffic, alter driving experiences, implement bike lanes, Bus Rapid Transit, and/or Light Rail. - SOURCE 

- Has committed the City to implement policy around Equity. These Bonds are centered around being "generational equity." - SOURCE 

- Equity teaches people and has policies based on the belief that there is systemic racism, they are entitled to reparations and more because of the color of their skin. - SOURCE

- The Unemployment Rate in the Glendale Area has Skyrocketed nearly 45% in 3 months. - SOURCE

The City of Glendale is spending $90 Million to renovate City Hall and spending $66 Million from the City’s Fund Balance - SOURCE

Voters will be asked to say yes or no on Two Measures: 

QUESTION 1: 

Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $82,000,000. 

QUESTION 2: 

Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $78,000,000.

- The tax impact over the term of the bonds on an owner-occupied residence valued by the County Assessor at $250,000 is estimated to be $105.06 per year for 30 years or $3,151.92 total cost. 

- Shows up on your tax bill as secondary property tax. - Property taxes combined add up to thousands of dollars! 

- To view your current property tax liability, visit https://treasurer.maricopa.gov/Parcel/ParcelSearch.aspx

The Glendale City Council approved the 2023-24 budget of $1.26 billion for the upcoming year starting on July 1.

- Once any outstanding Bonds and Overrides are repaid, you won't have to continue paying Secondary property taxes related to the bond. 

- Glendale is going to spend $90 Million renovating City Hall - SOURCE 

- Glendale Councilmember Lauren Tolmachoff explains how she believes the City is not spending Tax Payer Dollars wisely - SOURCE

- Once any outstanding Bonds and Overrides are repaid, you won't have to continue paying Secondary property taxes related to the bond. 

- If the measures pass, the current Secondary tax rates will remain the same; however; 

- If the measures pass, the total amount of taxes paid will likely go higher if there is continued inflation related to property values.

It is a vote by the public to allow the City to issue more debt for projects. The Bonds are NOT a continuation and is a separate item on the property tax statement.

QUESTION 1: 

Street and intersection improvements. Adequate transportation is necessary to move people, goods, and services throughout Glendale. Improving our streets and traffic signals reduces congestion, saves time, and enhances safety for all roadway users and pedestrians. 

QUESTION 2: 

Public safety projects. This proposal invests in fire and emergency support throughout the city by modernizing and updating current fire stations and building new ones. It will expand the capabilities of our police department to address important safety issues including crime and homelessness through investing in training, modern facilities, and forensics.

- If the bond measures are defeated, your landlord’s taxes will go down and could mitigate future rent increases. 

- Irrespective of being a property owner, we all want to see the kids receive a quality education. 

- To view your current property tax liability, visit https://treasurer.maricopa.gov/Parcel/ParcelSearch.aspx