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Glendale orders Nov. 4 special election to seek voter approval for general‑obligation bonds

5667774 · May 28, 2025

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Summary

The council adopted Resolution R25‑42 calling a special election on Nov. 4, 2025 to ask voters for authority to issue general‑obligation bonds payable from secondary property taxes to support projects in the city’s 10‑year capital improvement plan.

Glendale, Ariz. — The Glendale City Council on May 27 adopted a resolution calling a special election for Nov. 4, 2025 to submit questions to voters seeking authorization to sell and issue general‑obligation bonds payable from secondary ad valorem property taxes.

Assistant Director Amy Lindsey, Budget and Finance, told the council the 10‑year capital improvement plan (CIP) identifies projects, costs and funding sources and that general‑obligation bonds require voter authorization and are typically repaid from secondary property taxes. Lindsey said the council discussed the need for bond authority and potential election timing at workshops on Jan. 28 and April 22, 2025.

Council Member Diana Guzman moved adoption of Resolution R25‑42 and the Vice Mayor seconded; the motion passed on roll call with an aye vote from Council Member Leandro Baldiniegro, Council Member Diana Guzman, Council Member Millner, Council Member Bart Turner, Vice Mayor Lauren Tomachoff and Mayor Jerry Wires; Council Member Lupe Conchas was absent.

Lindsey said the effective date and final terms will be added after Maricopa County election processes and as required by statute; the resolution in the staff report orders the election and authorizes staff to proceed with scheduling and ballot preparation.