4 Bonds 

QUESTION 1: Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $214,000,000. 

QUESTION 2: Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $108,615,000. 

QUESTION 3: Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $114,385,000. 

QUESTION 4: Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $63,000,000.

- 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 Phoenix will receive a ballot by mail with voting instructions in the envelope.

- Implementing the 15-Minute City framework. 

             - "Our goal by 2050 is to make walking, cycling, and transit commonly used and enjoyed in every Phoenix neighborhood. This goal will result in 90% of the population living within one-half mile of transit and 40% of the population choosing to commute by walking, biking, or transit. Currently, 86% of the population lives with one-half mile of transit, while less than 10% of the population currently commutes by walking, biking or transit." To do this one action the City is planning is to "[Develop] 15 vibrant compact complete centers throughout the city to provide the majority of services residents need within their local community" - SOURCE - SOURCE 

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

• $17million in the bond if approved by voters will fund the road diet project called Vision Zero project - SOURCE

• $12.6 million in the bond if approved by voters will fund an "Equity-based transportation mobility project" which essentially means transportation tax dollars will be allocated by race - SOURCE

- Implementing Meat Consumption Mitigation [Policies that will lead to future reduction of meat consumption] - SOURCE 

- Sold $60 Million of Water Rights to the Federal Government & Stated It Will Have No Impact on City Water Customers. - SOURCE 

• $26 Million in the bond if approved by voters will fund the Great Reset energy transition - SOURCE

- Increased Water Rates & Reduced the Amount of Water City Residents can use without Penalty - SOURCE 

- Implementing Housing First Homeless Policies - SOURCE  - SOURCE 

- Teamed up with ASU to Implement Global Policies to Obtain the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - SOURCE 

- The Office of Arts & Culture is dedicated to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. - 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 

• $12.6 million in the bond if approved by voters will fund an "Equity-based transportation mobility project" which essentially means transportation tax dollars will be allocated by race - SOURCE

- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion teaches students and people that white people are oppressors. - SOURCE

- Implemented City-Wide Covid Lockdown without consulting with the Medical Director for Disease Control of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health who recommended to not lock down at that time and to only wear a mask if you are sick and absolutely must go out.- SOURCE

- The City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department closed playgrounds, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and fitness areas because of Covid. - SOURCE

- Implemented Mask Mandates - SOURCE 

- Phoenix has its highest rate of inflation dating back to at least 2002. - SOURCE 

- The Unemployment Rate in Phoenix has Skyrocketed nearly 45% in 3 months. - SOURCE 

- Phoenix Air ranks among most polluted. - SOURCE 

- Homelessness has increased every year since 2017 and is the highest it's been since at least 2016. - SOURCE 

- Tried to house homeless people on a site the City knew was previously used for illegal dumping. - SOURCE

- Has history of failed homeless shelter programs. - SOURCE

The City of Phoenix has a $6 billion budget that runs July 1 through June 30 and includes a $2 billion general fund and $134 million surplus, over which the City Council has full spending discretion. Police and fire services take the lion's share of the general fund and will see 15% and 14% increases from last year's budget at $979 million and $565 million, respectively. The budget also includes committing $114 million to employee pay raises, continuing a park security pilot program and funding for housing and homelessness. 

There is also $1 million spent by public's choice: 

- $250,000 for community arts grants — the city initially suggested $125,000 in the general fund but allocated another $125,000 out of the public's $1 million bucket. 

- $250,000 for Cricket field locations and to explore more sites in the future. 

- $125,000 for repairs at Sueño Park and other city parks. 

- $250,000 to support affordable child care and early education services at Phoenix Day Early Childhood Education Center. 

- $100,000 for a street sweeper to specifically clean bike lanes. 

- $150,000 for street cleaning. SOURCE 

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

QUESTION 1: Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $214,000,000. 

QUESTION 2: Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $108,615,000. 

QUESTION 3: Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $114,385,000. 

QUESTION 4: Seeks voter authorization to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of up to $63,000,000.

- The City’s secondary property tax rate is expected to remain $0.8141 per $100 of net assessed limited property value, if property values remain stable. 

- 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 City of Phoenix has a $6 billion budget that runs July 1 through June 30 and includes a $2 billion general fund and $134 million surplus, over which the City Council has full spending discretion.

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

- The city has spent $12 Million to install cool pavement over the last four years. It actually makes people hotter. - SOURCE 

- Created the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The office is meant to ensure equitable distribution of city services. - SOURCE - SOURCE 

- Created the Equal Opportunity Department. It can give people money if they believe they are a victim of Housing Discrimination because of gender expression or gender identity. - SOURCE 

- The Office of Arts and Culture hosted the Racial Equity Learning Cohort Program. - SOURCE

- The City’s secondary property tax rate is expected to remain $0.8141 per $100 of net assessed limited property value, if property values remain stable. 

- 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: Enhance Community Safety through Fire, Police, Roadway and Pedestrian Infrastructure. Provide funding for fire, police, roadway and pedestrian infrastructure projects. 

QUESTION 2: Improve Quality of Life in Phoenix Neighborhoods. Provide funding for library, parks and historic preservation projects. 

QUESTION 3: Create an Efficient, Modern Phoenix to Live and Work. Provide funding for education, economic development, reducing waste, resource management, arts and culture projects. 

QUESTION 4: Enhance, Preserve and Increase Supply of Affordable Housing and Senior Centers. Provide funding for affordable housing and senior center projects.

- 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