Casa Grande council certifies $67 million parks bond after Nov. 4 special election

The Casa Grande City Council on a unanimous roll-call vote adopted Resolution 5851 to canvass and certify the results of the Nov. 4 special bond election on Proposition 4 96, clearing the way for the city to proceed with the issuance of up to $67,000,000 in general obligation bonds for parks, recreation and open-space projects, including aquatic parks.

Adriana, reading the item for the clerk’s office, told the council that Pinal County Elections had tabulated the ballots and provided official results to the city. “This will be adopting the resolution approving the canvas and certifying the official results of Proposition 4 96,” Adriana said. The resolution was presented as required by Arizona Revised Statutes and was approved by roll call.

The resolution description states the bonds are intended for public improvements for parks and recreation and open spaces, and that certification enables the city to proceed with next steps authorized by the voters. Council members who voted in the roll call read by the clerk indicated “yes,” and the mayor declared the motion carried.

City officials acknowledged the election was conducted as an all-mail ballot. Council members discussed follow-up on clearer voter messaging after noting confusion at some polling locations during the election. The certification does not itself authorize spending; it confirms the results so the city can move forward with the administrative and financing steps required to issue bonds.

Next steps for the city will include whatever statutory and administrative procedures follow bond certification (timing, financing plans and project selection), and the council indicated staff will provide details on implementation and scheduling going forward.