Higley superintendent urges voters to return ballots; two district measures on ballot

Superintendent David Lostenizer of Higley Unified School District reminded residents that tomorrow is the last day to mail back ballots for local measures and said district drop boxes remain available for voters who missed the mail deadline.

Lostenizer said two measures affecting the Higley Unified School District are on the ballot: a land lease and sale approval and a 15% maintenance and operations budget override. He directed listeners to the district website for more information.

"Tomorrow is that last day to mail it in, but we've got you in case you've missed it," Lostenizer said, adding that "we still have drop boxes located in the district office and at Power Ranch Elementary." The superintendent framed voting as part of responsible citizenship and closed the message with a community-oriented sign-off.

The announcement did not provide additional details about the proposed land lease or sale, nor did it specify how the 15% maintenance and operations override would affect the district budget or tax rates. Voters seeking more information were directed to the district's website.