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Somerton board to join ASBA coalition opposing proposed 14% APS rate increase
Summary
Board members supported joining a coalition led by the Arizona School Boards Association to oppose a proposed 14% APS electricity rate increase that could take effect July 2026; ASBA will participate in a Jan. Corporation Commission hearing and asked districts to supply logos for coalition materials and sign on to coordinated advocacy.
Board members discussed a proposed 14% electricity rate increase from APS that could take effect in July 2026 and the Arizona School Boards Association's plan to form a coalition of school districts to respond. ASBA will participate in hearings before the Arizona Corporation Commission in January and has invited districts and board members to join coordinated advocacy and a virtual roundtable.
Members indicated support for the district joining the coalition and agreed to provide the district logo for ASBA to include in coalition letters and materials. "If you're not on the table, you're probably on the menu," one board member said in support of participation, noting the potential impact on district funding.
No formal financial commitment or further actions beyond sharing the logo were finalized at the meeting; the administration said it would send coalition details and meeting notices when available.
