The San Luis City Council voted to place a question on the Nov. 4, 2025 special election ballot asking voters to authorize the sale of property owned by the San Luis Facility Development Corporation that houses the San Luis Regional Detention and Support Center.

City attorney Kaye McQuill said the agenda was amended before the meeting to remove language referring to a possible initiative proposal tied to the same election; that prospective initiative would depend on petition activity after July 3. McQuill told the council the primary purpose of the resolution is to obtain voter permission to sell the land and facilities if the council later decides to pursue a sale. Under Arizona law, the sale of public property valued above statutory thresholds requires voter authorization.

McQuill and outside counsel explained the resolution sets local election deadlines: arguments pro and con on the measure would be due by Aug. 6, voter registration would close Oct. 6, and early voting would run Oct. 8–31. Council also heard that the bonds issued for the facility carry approximately $24.6 million in outstanding debt, and that the city has not received license or revenue payments from the detention operator for about three years.

If voters authorize a sale, the city would then follow a public disposition process; city counsel described the step as a permission to sell rather than an actual sale. Council also discussed that if the property were to be sold, proceeds would be applied to the detention project and other public uses if additional funds remained.

Council member Lizette Cervin moved to adopt Resolution No. 2362 calling the Nov. 4, 2025 special election; the motion passed 5–1 with one council member recorded as abstaining.