Ballot Propositions

How Propositions Work

Propositions are questions on the ballot that are posed to voters for approval. Typically, a proposition must receive a majority of the vote (50%+1) in order to pass, but in 2022, voters passed Prop 132 which requires any statewide ballot measure that would affect taxes to receive a supermajority of the vote (60%) in order to pass.

How do you know if a ballot measure is statewide or not? The proposition number actually tells you!

If it begins with 1, it is proposing changes (additions or removals) to the Arizona Constitution. Since changing the Constitution is an intensive process, that means that any changes to the Constitution are difficult to later go back and adjust. These propositions can originate from citizens through a ballot initiative or from the State Legislature through a legislative referral.
- Examples:
  - Proposition 139 passed in 2024 with 62% of the vote and enshrined access to abortion in the State Constitution. Prop 139 came from a citizen-led initiative called Arizona for Abortion Access.
  - Proposition 131 passed in 2022 with 55% of the vote and amended the State Constitution to create the office of Lieutenant Governor. Prop 131 was a referral from the State Legislature.
If it begins with 2, it is proposing a new Arizona Law and originated from a citizen-led ballot initiative.
- Examples:
  - Proposition 207 passed in 2020 with 60% of the vote and legalized recreational cannabis. Prop 207 came from the citizen-led Marijuana Legalization initiative.
  - Proposition 211 passed in 2022 with 72% of the vote and expanded the requirements of what be disclosed about donors to political campaigns. Prop 211 came from the citizen-led Stop Dark Money initiaitive.
If it begins with 3, it is proposing a change or repeal of an existing state law. It can originate from citizens or from the State Legislature
- Example: Proposition 308 passed in 2022 with 51% of the vote and repealed the 2006 Prop 300 that banned in-state tuition for undocumented students. Prop 308 came from a legislative referral because the Legislature cannot repeal a prior ballot measure that was passed into law without voter approval.
If it begins with 4, it is specifically a local proposal, such as for a county, school district, or city/town
- Examples:
  - Proposition 479 passed in November 2024 with 63% of the vote and allowed Yavapai County to permanently increase the state-imposed expenditure limit by 71%. In 1980, voters amended the State Constitution to add a limit on how much local revenue counties, cities, and towns can spend within a given fiscal year, so Prop 479 was referred to voters by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors in order to grant them the authority to spend existing funds over that 1980 limit.
  - Proposition 498 passed in July 2026 with 61% of the vote and approved the 2026 Camp Verde General Plan. Prop 498 was referred to the ballot by the Camp Verde Town Council.

Propositions on the 2026 General Election Ballot

Every voter in Arizona will have 8 statewide propositions on their ballot. Additionally, many voters will have local propositions on the ballot depending on where you live and what district(s) you are in.

If you do not know what districts you are in, you can go to my.arizona.vote to view your voter record. Click on “Search Voter Registration Status/Additional Voter Services” and enter your information. The webpage will show you your current registration status. Click “continue” and you will see the list of districts that you are eligible to vote in.

Statewide Propositions

Proposition 141

An amendment to the State Constitition that would ban on taxes based on vehicle-miles-traveled (which is the primary funding source for road maintenance in Arizona).

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO TAXATION
OFFICIAL TITLE
AMENDING ARTICLE IX, CONSTITUTION OF ARIZONA, BY ADDING SECTION 26.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
PROHIBITS TAXES OR FEES BASED ON VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED AND LAWS MONITORING OR LIMITING VEHICLE MILES TRAVELED WITHOUT CONSENT.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution to prohibit: (1) taxes or fees based on motor vehicle miles traveled; and (2) laws or rules that monitor or limit motor vehicle miles traveled without consent. These prohibitions do not apply in certain instances to interstate commercial vehicles or to vehicles owned by the state or local governments.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current constitutional language related to taxation.
Prop 141 would prohibit the primary source of funds used to maintain Arizona roadways. Every time you pump gas, 18 cents per gallon goes to the federal fund and 19 cents goes to the state. This formula hasn’t changed since the early 1990s and doesn’t alter as gas prices go up and down. You pay the same amount whether gas is one dollar or five dollars a gallon.
Arizona’s vehicle-miles-traveled rate is the 4th lowest in the country, 20 cents lower than the nationwide average, and is not indexed for inflation. The fund is distributed between the state, counties, and cities and towns for the purposes of maintaining roadways.
Additional sources to learn more:
https://azdot.gov/adot-blog/funding-arizona-transportation
https://www.countysupervisors.org/transportation
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 141
Most experts agree that the tax is already insufficient to fund the need for reliable streets and highways. Prop 141 does not identify an alternative source of funding, which means that if Prop 141 passes, the state will simply no longer be able to afford road maintenance.

Proposition 142

An amendment to the State Constitition that would reinforce existing prohibitions against preferential treatment and give future Legislatures the powers to expand that category as desired needing voter approval.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION OF PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT AND DISCRIMINATION
OFFICIAL TITLE
AMENDING ARTICLE II, SECTION 36, CONSTITUTION OF ARIZONA.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
ADDS FURTHER DETAILS TO THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROHIBITION AGAINST PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT OR DISCRIMINATION BY THE STATE BASED ON RACE, ETHNICITY, OR OTHER CLASSES.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution’s current prohibition against preferential treatment or discrimination by the state based on race, ethnicity, or other classes, to specifically prohibit: (1) compelling individuals to support preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity as a condition of education, employment, or contract opportunities; (2) spending public money on positions in public education responsible for promoting preferential treatment or discrimination based on race or ethnicity; and (3) implementing disciplinary practices that treat students or employees differently based on race or ethnicity. Prohibited conduct includes requiring or asking an applicant, employee, student, or contractor to provide a statement in support of race-based diversity, equity, and inclusion beyond upholding the federal Equal Protection Clause or asking such a person to discuss the person’s race or ethnicity or experience with others’ race or ethnicity. The amendment contains certain exceptions for health services, legal, and other reasons.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current prohibition in the Arizona Constitution against preferential treatment or discrimination by the state based on race, ethnicity, or other classes.
Prop 142 would amend the Arizona Constitution to add prohibitions targeting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. It would restrict public schools, colleges, universities, and local governments from educational programs, training, outreach activities, and discussions related to race, ethnicity, diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.
If Prop 142 passes, it would also grant the Legislature the authority to add additional prohibited prohibit additional concepts and activities without returning to voters for approval.
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 142
Arizona law already prohibits discrimination and preferential treatment based on race, sex, color, ethnicity, and national origin. The State Constitution has previously been amended to specifically disallow Affirmative Action, so hiring quotas and student selection quotas are also already banned. Prop 142 seeks to address a non-existent issue in order to expand the powers of the Legislature at the expense of voters.

Proposition 144

An amendment to the State Constitition that would require duplicative voter identity verification to cast a ballot in addition to requiring counties to implement expensive and logistically unfeasible changes.

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO ELECTION REQUIREMENTS
OFFICIAL TITLE
AMENDING ARTICLE VII, CONSTITUTION OF ARIZONA, BY ADDING SECTION 19.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
REQUIRES ALL VOTERS, INCLUDING VOTERS WHO VOTE BY MAIL, TO SHOW GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ID TO VOTE IN EACH ELECTION; MAKES OTHER CHANGES TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION AND CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROHIBITIONS.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of amending the Arizona Constitution to: (1) require voters to show proof of identity when voting in each election, including when voting by mail; (2) changing existing proof of identity requirements to limit acceptable documentation to government-issued ID; (3) require election officials to provide all voters the option to have their ballot tabulated at their voting location on election day; (4) prohibit foreign nationals from contributing or spending to influence elections in Arizona and prohibit anyone from knowingly accepting such contributions, similar to prohibitions that already exist in federal law; (5) create a new standard for judicial review of election laws under the Arizona Constitution, which may make it harder to challenge election laws; and (6) require the legislature to appropriate money necessary to implement these provisions.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining current constitutional provisions governing elections.
Prop 144 would amend the Arizona Constitution to:
1. require voters to show proof of identity when voting in each election, including when voting by mail
2. changing existing proof of identity requirements to limit acceptable documentation to government-issued ID
3. require election officials to provide all voters the option to have their ballot tabulated at their voting location on election day
4. prohibit foreign nationals from contributing or spending to influence elections in Arizona and prohibit anyone from knowingly accepting such contributions, similar to prohibitions that already exist in federal law;
5. create a new standard for judicial review of election laws under the Arizona Constitution, which may make it harder to challenge election laws;
6. require the legislature to appropriate money necessary to implement these provisions.
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 144
Mail-In ballots are already required to go through signature verification to confirm that each vote is cast by an eligible voter. Prop 144 would duplicate that process without actually specifying what it would look like to show proof of identity with a mail-in ballot. These changes would affect the 80% of Arizona voters who vote by mail and in Yavapai County, it is actually 90% of voters that would be affected.
Additionally, the requirement to make it possible for voters to have their ballots tabulated at their voting location on Election Day is not logistically feasible. Tabulation of ballots is not done at voting locations - of which Yavapai County has 27 on Election Day. All ballots from those vote centers are transported to the County Administration Complex in Prescott where tabulation actually occurs - and anyone can watch the livestream of that at yavapaivotes.gov. If Prop 144 passes, Counties would be required to purchase and store enough tabulators to have at every voting location - and while the proposition gives the Legislature the authority to appropriate money, it does not give that authority to the Counties.

Proposition 316

An amendment to State Law that would restrict the primary funding source for cities and towns.

REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO MUNICIPAL TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE TAX
OFFICIAL TITLE
AMENDING TITLE 42, CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 42-6015, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
RETROACTIVELY PROHIBITS LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM ADOPTING OR INCREASING A TAX ON GROCERIES WITHOUT VOTER APPROVAL AND SETS A MAXIMUM RATE OF 2%.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) retroactively prohibiting local governments from adopting or increasing a tax on groceries from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027; and (2) after that time, prohibiting local governments from adopting or increasing a tax on groceries without voter approval and limiting any new or increased tax to a maximum rate of 2%.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws relating to local government taxation.
Prop 316 would amend state law to cap municipal sales taxes on food for home consumption at 2% and require voter approval for new or increased taxes; cities and towns already above 2% would be frozen at their current rate rather than rolled back.
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 316
Municipalities in Yavapai County are funded primarily by sales tax because they do not have city property taxes. Any kind of cap on sales tax would have a huge impact on city and town budgets, leaving them with funding shortfalls that would need to somehow be addressed. Prop 316 does not offer any options to help municipalities deal with the fallout if it should pass.

Proposition 317

An amendment to State Law that would redefine drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
OFFICIAL TITLE
AMENDING TITLE 41, CHAPTER 41, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 41-4256.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
DECLARES THAT DRUG CARTELS ARE TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS; DIRECTS THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY TO DO EVERYTHING IN ITS AUTHORITY TO ADDRESS DRUG CARTELS.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) declaring drug cartels as terrorist organizations and directing the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to do everything in its authority to address threats posed by drug cartels; (2) defining “drug cartel” to mean an ongoing formal or informal association of persons engaged in human smuggling, drug trafficking, or any act defined as terrorism under Arizona law; and (3) clarifying that this measure does not support an alien’s asylum claim.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws relating to terrorism and the Arizona Department of Homeland Security.
Prop 317 would widely redefine drug cartels as terrorist organizations to align with the language in one of President Trump’s early executive orders. However, the broad scope of this definition is likely to have unintended consequences. It is illegal for an individual to provide “material support or resources” to a designated terrorist organization, but the scope of “material support” has been broadly construed, encompassing “training, financial services, expert advice or assistance, and personnel.” This would likely affect:
- churches, synagogues, food banks, and other organizations providing services to migrant communities
- gang intervention and diversion groups that work directly with gang-involved individuals to steer them away from such activity by providing employment, financial education, counseling, recreation, and other support services
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 317
Prop 317 is a political move to align with the Federal Administration that does not actually identify how it would impact efforts to combat drug trafficking. The language is sweeping and broad and very likely to lead to the criminalization of religious and charitable aid organizations.

Proposition 318

An amendment to State Law that would regulate bathroom usage for K-12 athletes.

REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO STUDENT ATHLETICS
OFFICIAL TITLE
AMENDING SECTION 15-120.02, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
REQUIRES ALL SCHOOLS AND ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONS TO DESIGNATE ATHLETIC TEAMS AS MALE, FEMALE, OR COED BASED ON THE BIOLOGICAL SEX OF THE ATHLETES AS DEFINED AT BIRTH; PROHIBITS THESE ENTITIES FROM AUTHORIZING USE OF PRIVATE SPACES NOT DESIGNATED FOR A PERSON’S SEX.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) requiring private schools, public schools, and athletic associations to designate every athletic team as male, female, or coed/mixed based on sex and to prevent males from joining female teams; existing law imposes this requirement only on public schools and those competing against them; (2) prohibiting schools and athletic associations from authorizing anyone to use private spaces (such as restrooms) not designated for that individual’s sex; (3) defining “sex” as an individual’s biological status as male or female as recorded at birth on an original birth certificate; and (4) authorizing athletes to sue schools and athletic associations that knowingly violate this law.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws relating to student athletics.
Prop 318 would apply to every K-12 athletic team in Arizona and would mandate that athletes may only use the restroom that matches their sex “as recorded at birth on an original birth certificate”.
It would also place the impetus for enforcement on individuals to sue schools and athletic associations if they believe an athlete has used a restroom that doesn’t align with how a stranger perceives their sex.
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 318
Prop 318 does not identify how an athlete would “prove” that they are using the appropriate bathroom and the means of enforcement being the responsibility of individuals directly encourages parents and athletes to level accusations at each other.
What problem is Prop 318 seeking to solve? Less than 1% of AZ athletes are trans, so why is the State Government attempting to overreach to mandate behavior of every public school, private school, and athletic association in the state?

Proposition 319

An amendment to State Law that would prohibit the use of traffic enforcement camera systems without voter approval.

REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO PHOTO ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS
OFFICIAL TITLE
AMENDING SECTION 28-1201, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 28, CHAPTER 3, ARTICLE 21, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 28-1207.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
PROHIBITS STATE AGENCIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS FROM USING PHOTO ENFORCEMENT SYSTEMS FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT UNLESS PROVIDED BY CONTRACT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2026; REQUIRES LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO OBTAIN VOTER APPROVAL TO CONTINUE THEIR USE.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) prohibiting state agencies and local governments from using photo enforcement systems to identify violators of traffic laws unless the agency or government contracts to use those systems by December 31, 2026; and (2) requiring local governments to obtain voter approval of existing photo enforcement systems at the next regular general election and every 10 years afterward to continue using photo enforcement systems.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws governing photo enforcement systems.
Prop 319 would require state & local governments to acquire voter approval to use and renew photo enforcement systems to identify traffic violations.
However, Prop 319 does not address what would happen if voters do not approve photo enforcement systems that are already in place. Would the local government have to remove those cameras if voters deny them? Would the cameras stay in place, but be unavailable for use in traffic enforcement (and if so, what will they be used for instead)? Would each local government get to decide for themselves which it is? Prop 319 does not answer any of these questions.
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 319
Prop 319 attempts to capitalize on the anti-ALRP/Flock camera movement led by local activists across the state while specifically misunderstanding the core values of that movement.
Most traffic enforcement cameras only capture a photograph when triggered by a specific action, such as a vehicle entering the intersection when the light is red. The issue with the ALRP/Flock cameras is that they indiscriminately photograph every single passing vehicle, driver, and passenger(s) and fail to securely store all of that collected data.
Prop 319 fails to address the actual issue at the root of this movement which is the widescale privacy violation and the irresponsible storage and sale of personal data.

Proposition 320

An amendment to State Law that would remove local control from school budgets by adding specific allocation mandates.

REFERRED TO THE PEOPLE BY THE LEGISLATURE RELATING TO SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGETS
OFFICIAL TITLE
AMENDING TITLE 15, CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 1, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES BY ADDING SECTION 15-917.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE
REQUIRES CERTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO SPEND AT LEAST SIXTY PERCENT OF THEIR OPERATIONAL SPENDING ON DIRECT INSTRUCTIONAL EXPENSES AS DEFINED BY THE AUDITOR GENERAL; REDUCES CERTAIN STATE FUNDING FOR NON-COMPLIANT DISTRICTS.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of: (1) requiring school districts with 7,500 or more students in any county or that operate in a county with 500,000 or more people to spend at least 60% of their operational spending on direct instructional expenses; (2) requiring the state Auditor General to define “operational spending” and “direct instructional expenses”; (3) requiring non-compliant school districts to gradually adjust their spending each year until they are in compliance; and (4) requiring the state Department of Education to reduce funding from the state Classroom Site Fund by 25% each year for non-compliant districts, subject to limited waivers that the state Superintendent of Public Instruction may authorize.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of maintaining the current laws governing school district budgets.
Prop 320 would require schools that have more than 7,500 students and schools in counties with more than 500,000 people to devote at least 60% of their operational spending to direct instructional expenses. It would also require the State Auditor General to define “operational spending” and “direct instructional expenses” - meaning that they are not currently defined for the vote on Prop 320.
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 320
Prop 320 sets a statewide rule for what should be a decision made within each school district. Within those counties with more than 500,000 people (Maricopa, Pima, and Pinal), there are a number of school districts that have low enrollment numbers. For example, Apache Junction Unified School District falls within Pinal County, but only has 2,000 enrolled students. Should they be held to the same standard as the Maricopa Unified School District (also Pinal) with 9,700 students?
Outside of those most populous counties, there are several school districts that have more than 7,500 students. Flagstaff Unified School District has 7,700 students and Yuma Union High School District has 10,600 students. Should they be held to the same standard as school districts with 46,000 enrolled students and budgets that are larger than theirs by $400 million?
Additionally, the fact that Prop 320 fails to define “direct instructional expenses” is deeply concerning. Depending on how the Auditor General chooses to define it (which will only be determined after Prop 320’s passage), there is not a single public school district in Arizona that devotes 60% of its operational spending to instructional expenses.

Local Propositions in Yavapai County

Proposition 497

A proposal from the Yavapai County Jail District to increase the existing sales tax earmarked for the Jail District by ¼ of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar.

All Yavapai County voters will see this proposition on their ballot.

Yavapai County Jail District Excise Tax increase
The Board of Directors of the Yavapai County Jail District asks the voters of Yavapai County for approval to increase the existing Jail District excise (sales) tax ¼ of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar. The existing ¼ cent Jail District sales tax is not sufficient to pay the costs of the Jail District. The estimated future revenue needs for the Jail District are $41.44 million per year and will likely increase over time due to inflation and population growth. The County will be required to contribute $8.88 million next year to the Jail District from the County General Fund as legally required “maintenance of effort,” and will need to contribute an additional $16.15 million from the County General Fund to pay the costs of the Jail District. If approved, this tax will take effect on July 1, 2027, and will continue for a period of twenty years.
Shall the Yavapai County Jail District excise (sales) tax be increased ¼ of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar to fund the Jail District.
A “YES” vote would have the effect of approving an increase in the Jail District excise tax of ¼ of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar.
A “NO” vote would have the effect of rejecting an increase in the Jail District excise tax of ¼ of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar.
Yavapai County is asking voters to approve an increase to the existing excise (sales) tax by ¼ of a cent ($0.0025) per dollar. Currently, about $16.16 million of the jail district’s budget is supplied from property taxes. However, approximately 20% of the incarcerated population is from out of the area - and approximately 20% of the county’s sales tax is paid by visitors from out of the area. This sales tax increase is intended to shift more of the funding cost from property owners to all shoppers within the county to reduce the property tax burden by $1,155 per household annually.
This sales tax increase would NOT apply to services, groceries, prescription drugs, or medical devices.
If voters do not approve Prop 497, it would not change the Jail District’s funding amount, but would keep its current source (the General Fund, supplied by property taxes) rather than the proposed new source (sales tax paid by all shoppers in the county).
More information can be found at:
- https://www.yavapaiaz.gov/JailDistrictFunding
- https://www.voteyesonprop497.com/
ROI recommends a YES vote on Prop 497
Yavapai County’s jail system is actually a model across the country in how to reduce recidivism. In 2018, when the Reach Out Program started to support re-entry into society for people leaving the jail in order to reduce the likelihood of a repeat offense, the jail population’s recidivism rate was approximately 50%. As of 2026, it has dropped to 18%, which shows that this program works.
ROI believes in abolition, but a public jail is not the same as a private prison and a no vote on this measure would not reduce funding to the jail system. Instead, a yes vote can ensure that funds are more equitably collected.

Proposition 409

A proposal from the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District for a $30 million bond to pay for capital improvements in the district.

Only voters in the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District will see this proposition on their ballot.

Shall Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District No. 6 of Yavapai County, Arizona (the “District”), be allowed to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $30,000,000 to provide money for the following purposes:
- Constructing and/or purchasing school buildings;
- Renovating school buildings;
- Purchasing pupil transportation vehicles;
- Acquiring by purchase or lease school lots;
- Improving school grounds, including adjacent ways thereto;
- Supplying school buildings with furniture, equipment and technology;
- Liquidating indebtedness incurred for the purposes set forth herein;
- Providing all utilities and other capital items necessary for the construction and renovation of school buildings and for improving school grounds;
- Paying all architectural, design, engineering, project and construction management and other costs incurred in connection with the purposes set forth above; and
- Paying all legal, financial and other costs in connection with issuance of the bonds?
The bonds will bear interest at rates not exceeding 12% per year. Interest may be evidenced by separate certificates and will be paid on January 1 and July 1 each year until the bonds mature. The bonds, and any bonds issued to refund the District’s bonds, may be sold at prices that include premiums not greater than permitted by law. The bonds may be refunded by the issuance of refunding bonds of a weighted average maturity of less than 75% of the weighted average maturity of the bonds being refunded. Bonds will be in the denominations of $5,000 each or in multiples of $5,000 and will mature on the first day of January and/or July in years determined by the District’s governing board. The bonds shall mature over a period of not (i) less than one (1) year (or a portion thereof) or (ii) more than twenty (20) years from the date of their issuance. The issuance of these bonds will result in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on bonds.
The capital improvements that are proposed to be funded through this bond issuance are to exceed the State standards and are in addition to monies provided by the State. Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District No. 6 is proposing to issue Class B general obligation bonds totaling $30,000,000 to fund capital improvements over and above those funded by the State. Under the Students FIRST capital funding system, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District No. 6 is entitled to State monies for new construction and renovation of school buildings in accordance with State law.
A “yes” vote shall authorize the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District No. 6 Governing Board to issue and sell $30,000,000 of school improvement bonds of the District to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
A “no” vote shall not authorize the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District No. 6 Governing Board to issue and sell such bonds of the District.
COCESD is requesting a $30 million bond to pay for capital improvements in the district, including repairing and replacing roofs, HVAC systems, plumbing and septic systems, and more.
The estimated property tax rate impact is $0.43, meaning that a residential property with an assessed valuation of $100,000 would increase approximately $43.39 annually.
More info & tax calculator: https://www.cocsd.us/o/cced/page/cocsd-bond-2026
ROI recommends a YES vote on Prop 409
School District Bonds are essentially voter-authorized loans. Money is typically used for tangible projects like building or renovating schools, updating school busses, or improving technology or safety. The funds are repaid over a set period of time. Bond money cannot be used to pay school employees.
If a bond measure is rejected by the voters, then the district cannot afford to make any of the proposed improvements, including basic repairs like ensuring that there are no holes in the roof.

Proposition 408

A proposal from the Camp Verde Unified School District for a $20 million bond to pay for capital improvements in the district.

Only voters in the Camp Verde Unified School District will see this proposition on their ballot.

Shall Camp Verde Unified School District No. 28 of Yavapai County, Arizona (the “District”), be allowed to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed
$20,000,000 to provide money for the following purposes:
• Constructing and/or purchasing school buildings;
• Renovating school buildings;
• Purchasing pupil transportation vehicles;
• Acquiring by purchase or lease school lots;
• Improving school grounds, including adjacent ways thereto;
• Supplying school buildings with furniture, equipment and technology;
• Liquidating indebtedness incurred for the purposes set forth herein;
• Providing all utilities and other capital items necessary for the construction and renovation of school buildings and for improving school grounds;
• Paying all architectural, design, engineering, project and construction management and other costs incurred in connection with the purposes set forth above; and
• Paying all legal, financial and other costs in connection with issuance of the bonds?
The bonds will bear interest at rates not exceeding 12% per year. Interest may be evidenced by separate certificates and will be paid on January 1 and July 1 each year until the bonds mature. The bonds, and any bonds issued to refund the District’s bonds, may be sold at prices that include premiums not greater than permitted by law. The bonds may be refunded by the issuance of refunding bonds of a weighted average maturity of less than 75% of the weighted average maturity of the bonds being refunded. Bonds will be in the denominations of $5,000 each or in multiples of $5,000 and will mature on the first day of January and/or July in years determined by the District’s governing board. The bonds shall mature over a period of not (i) less than one (1) year (or a portion thereof) or (ii) more than twenty (20) years from the date of their issuance. The issuance of these bonds will result in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on bonds.
The capital improvements that are proposed to be funded through this bond issuance are to exceed the State standards and are in addition to monies provided by the State. Camp Verde Unified School District No. 28 is proposing to issue Class B general obligation bonds totaling $20,000,000 to fund capital improvements over and above those funded by the State. Under the Students FIRST capital funding system, Camp Verde Unified School District No. 28 is entitled to State monies for new construction and renovation of school buildings in accordance with State law.
A “yes” vote shall authorize the Camp Verde Unified School District No. 28 Governing Board to issue and sell $20,000,000 of school improvement bonds of the District to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
A “no” vote shall not authorize the Camp Verde Unified School District No. 28 Governing Board to issue and sell such bonds of the District.
CVUSD is requesting a $20 million bond to pay for capital improvements in the district, including new construction and additions, renovations and upgrades, and new busses
The estimated property tax rate impact is $0.80, meaning that a residential property with an assessed valuation of $100,000 would increase approximately $80 annually.
More info: https://www.campverdeschools.net/page/bond-information-page
Tax calculator: https://www.campverdeschools.net/page/bond-calculator
ROI recommends a YES vote on Prop 408
School District Bonds are essentially voter-authorized loans. Money is typically used for tangible projects like building or renovating schools, updating school busses, or improving technology or safety. The funds are repaid over a set period of time. Bond money cannot be used to pay school employees.
If a bond measure is rejected by the voters, then the district cannot afford to make any of the proposed improvements, including basic repairs like ensuring that there are no holes in the roof.

Proposition 405

A request from the Prescott Unified School District for voters to override the state-mandated revenue limit placed on their Maintenance and Operations fund.

Only voters in the Prescott Unified School District will see this proposition on their ballot.

Shall the Governing Board of Prescott Unified School District No. 1 of Yavapai County, Arizona (the “District”), adopt a General Maintenance and Operation Budget that includes an amount that exceeds the revenue control limit specified by statute by 7% for fiscal year 2027/2028 and for six (6) subsequent years as described below?
The amount of the proposed increase of the proposed budget over the alternate budget for fiscal year 2027/2028 is estimated to be $2,101,053. In fiscal years 2027/2028 through 2031/2032 the amount of the proposed increase will be 7% of the District’s revenue control limit in each of such years, as provided in Section 15-481(P) of the Arizona Revised Statutes. In fiscal years 2032/2033 and 2033/2034, the amount of the proposed increase will be 4.67% and 2.33%, respectively, of the District’s revenue control limit in each of such years, as provided in Section 15-481(P) of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
Any budget increase authorized by this election shall be entirely funded by a levy of taxes on the taxable property in this school district for the year for which adopted and for six (6) subsequent years, shall not be realized from monies furnished by the state and shall not be subject to the limitation on taxes specified in Article IX, Section 18, Constitution of Arizona. Based on the current net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes, to fund the proposed increase in the school district’s budget would require an estimated tax rate of $0.14 per one hundred dollars of net assessed valuation used for secondary property tax purposes and is in addition to the school district’s tax rate that will be levied to fund the school district’s revenue control limit allowed by law.
A “yes” vote shall authorize the Prescott Unified School District No. 1 Governing Board to adopt a maintenance and operation budget which includes an amount that exceeds the District’s revenue control limit.
A “no” vote shall not authorize the Prescott Unified School District No. 1 Governing Board to adopt a maintenance and operation budget which includes an amount that exceeds its revenue control limit.
A Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Override allows a school district to receive funding above its state-established revenue control limit for a period of seven years. Prop 405 would authorize a 7% override to help attract and retain quality teachers and staff:
- 5% will be allocated toward offering competitive pay to all teachers and staff
- 2% will be allocated toward allowing the district to hire more employees to help reduce class sizes
Under Arizona law, override funding may be used for teacher and staff salaries, educational programs, student support services, and additional staffing. Override funds cannot be used for capital construction projects or major facility improvements.
More information: https://www.prescottschools.com/election-2026-override-bond-information
ROI recommends a YES vote on Prop 405

Proposition 406

A proposal from the Prescott Unified School District for a $20 million bond to pay for capital improvements in the district.

Only voters in the Prescott Unified School District will see this proposition on their ballot.

Shall Prescott Unified School District No. 1 of Yavapai County, Arizona (the “District”), be allowed to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $20,000,000 to provide money for the following purposes:
- Constructing and/or purchasing school buildings;
- Renovating school buildings;
- Purchasing pupil transportation vehicles;
- Acquiring by purchase or lease school lots;
- Improving school grounds, including adjacent ways thereto;
- Supplying school buildings with furniture, equipment and technology;
- Liquidating indebtedness incurred for the purposes set forth herein;
- Providing all utilities and other capital items necessary for the construction and renovation of school buildings and for improving school grounds;
- Paying all architectural, design, engineering, project and construction management and other costs incurred in connection with the purposes set forth above; and
- Paying all legal, financial and other costs in connection with issuance of the bonds?
The bonds will bear interest at rates not exceeding 12% per year. Interest may be evidenced by separate certificates and will be paid on January 1 and July 1 each year until the bonds mature. The bonds, and any bonds issued to refund the District’s bonds, may be sold at prices that include premiums not greater than permitted by law. The bonds may be refunded by the issuance of refunding bonds of a weighted average maturity of less than 75% of the weighted average maturity of the bonds being refunded. Bonds will be in the denominations of $5,000 each or in multiples of $5,000 and will mature on the first day of January and/or July in years determined by the District’s governing board. The bonds shall mature over a period of not (i) less than one (1) year (or a portion thereof) or (ii) more than twenty (20) years from the date of their issuance. The issuance of these bonds will result in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on bonds.
The capital improvements that are proposed to be funded through this bond issuance are to exceed the State standards and are in addition to monies provided by the State. Prescott Unified School District No. 1 is proposing to issue Class B general obligation bonds totaling $20,000,000 to fund capital improvements over and above those funded by the State. Under the Students FIRST capital funding system, Prescott Unified School District No. 1 is entitled to State monies for new construction and renovation of school buildings in accordance with State law.
A “yes” vote shall authorize the Prescott Unified School District No. 1 Governing Board to issue and sell $20,000,000 of school improvement bonds of the District to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
A “no” vote shall not authorize the Prescott Unified School District No. 1 Governing Board to issue and sell such bonds of the District.
A school bond provides funding for capital improvements and long-term assets. Proposition 406 would authorize the district to sell up to $20 million in bonds for capital items including:
- Roof repairs
- HVAC repair and replacement
- Technology
- School security improvements
- Buses
- Classroom renovations and other items
Arizona law requires bond proceeds to be used only for capital expenditures with a useful life exceeding five years. Bond funds cannot be used for employee salaries or operating expenses.
More information: https://www.prescottschools.com/election-2026-override-bond-information
ROI recommends a YES vote on Prop 406
School District Bonds are essentially voter-authorized loans. Money is typically used for tangible projects like building or renovating schools, updating school busses, or improving technology or safety. The funds are repaid over a set period of time. Bond money cannot be used to pay school employees.
If a bond measure is rejected by the voters, then the district cannot afford to make any of the proposed improvements, including basic repairs like ensuring that there are no holes in the roof.

Proposition 407

A proposal from the Humboldt Unified School District for a $79.6 million bond to pay for capital improvements in the district.

Only voters in the Humboldt Unified School District will see this proposition on their ballot.

Shall Humboldt Unified School District No. 22 of Yavapai County, Arizona (the “District”), be allowed to issue and sell general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed $79,600,000 to provide money for the following purposes:
• Renovating or constructing any current or existing school buildings;
• Purchasing pupil transportation vehicles;
• Improving school grounds, including adjacent ways thereto;
• Liquidating indebtedness incurred for the purposes set forth herein;
• Providing all utilities and other capital items necessary for the construction and renovation of school buildings and for improving school grounds;
• Paying all architectural, design, engineering, project and construction management and other costs incurred in connection with the purposes set forth above; and
• Paying all legal, financial and other costs in connection with issuance of the bonds?
The bonds will bear interest at rates not exceeding 12% per year. Interest may be evidenced by separate certificates and will be paid on January 1 and July 1 each year until the bonds mature. The bonds, and any bonds issued to refund the District’s bonds, may be sold at prices that include premiums not greater than permitted by law. The bonds may be refunded by the issuance of refunding bonds of a weighted average maturity of less than 75% of the weighted average maturity of the bonds being refunded. Bonds will be in the denominations of $5,000 each or in multiples of $5,000 and will mature on the first day of January and/or July in years determined by the District’s governing board. The bonds shall mature over a period of not (i) less than one (1) year (or a portion thereof) or (ii) more than twenty (20) years from the date of their issuance. The issuance of these bonds will result in a property tax increase sufficient to pay the annual debt service on bonds.
The capital improvements that are proposed to be funded through this bond issuance are to exceed the State standards and are in addition to monies provided by the State. Humboldt Unified School District No. 22 is proposing to issue Class B general obligation bonds totaling $79,600,000 to fund capital improvements over and above those funded by the State. Under the Students FIRST capital funding system, Humboldt Unified School District No. 22 is entitled to State monies for new construction and renovation of school buildings in accordance with State law.
A “yes” vote shall authorize the Humboldt Unified School District No. 22 Governing Board to issue and sell $79,600,000 of school improvement bonds of the District to be repaid with secondary property taxes.
A “no” vote shall not authorize the Humboldt Unified School District No. 22 Governing Board to issue and sell such bonds of the District.
A school bond provides funding for capital improvements and long-term assets. Proposition 407 would authorize the district to sell up to $79.6 million in bonds for capital items including:
- Roof repairs
- HVAC repair and replacement
- Structural repairs
- School security improvements
- Buses
- Classroom renovations and other items
Arizona law requires bond proceeds to be used only for capital expenditures with a useful life exceeding five years. Bond funds cannot be used for employee salaries or operating expenses.
More information:
https://www.humboldtunified.com/our-district/upcoming-events
https://www.humboldtunified.com/our-district/upcoming-events/estimated-project-costs
ROI recommends a YES vote on Prop 407
School District Bonds are essentially voter-authorized loans. Money is typically used for tangible projects like building or renovating schools, updating school busses, or improving technology or safety. The funds are repaid over a set period of time. Bond money cannot be used to pay school employees.
If a bond measure is rejected by the voters, then the district cannot afford to make any of the proposed improvements, including basic repairs like ensuring that there are no holes in the roof.

Proposition 404

A referendum from the voters of Prescott Valley to challenge the Town Council’s decision change zoning to allow mining at the Government Tank Rock Harvest Site next to neighborhoods.

Only voters in the Town of Prescott Valley will see this proposition on their ballot.

REFERENDUM ORDERED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE
OFFICIAL TITLE: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-974 OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF ARIZONA, AMENDING THE TOWN ZONING MAP BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION OF APPROXIMATELY FORTY (39.07) ACRES (APN 402-14-004) IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 31, Tl4N, RlE, G&SRB&M (GOVERNMENT TANK ROCK HARVEST SITE) FROM RL-70 (RESIDENTIAL; SINGLE FAMILY LIMITED) ZONING TO IG (INDUSTRIAL; GENERAL LIMITED) ZONING FOR PURPOSES OF A SAND AND GRAVEL OPERATION; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: The petition refers Prescott Valley Ordinance No. 2026-974 to the voters for their approval or rejection of re-zoning 39.07 acres from RL-70 (Residential; Single Family Limited) Zoning to IG (Industrial; General Limited) Zoning for purposes of the Government Tank Rock Harvest Site.
A “YES” vote shall have the effect of approving Ordinance No. 2026-974 re-zoning 39.07 acres from RL-70 (Residential; Single Family Limited) Zoning to IG (Industrial; General Limited) Zoning for purposes of the Government Tank Rock Harvest Site and, thereby, resulting in 79.97 acres of dedicated open space adjacent to Fain Park.
A “NO” vote shall have the effect of not approving Ordinance No. 2026-974 and leaving the zoning of 39.07 acres as RL-70 (Residential; Single Family Limited) Zoning, thereby, not allowing the Government Tank Rock Harvest Site. This could result in a rock harvest site on the 79.97 acres adjacent to Fain Park.
In January 2026, the Prescott Valley Town Council passed an ordinance changing the zoning classification from residential to industrial for the Government Tank Rock Harvest Site (nearly 40 acres close to the Prescott Country Club, Dewey-Humboldt, Raven Ridge, Blue Hills, and Stoneridge (southern area) communities).
Prop 404 is a referendum brought by the voters of Prescott Valley to reverse this decision to allow mining operations near residential areas.
More information:
https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/government/election_information/ballot_propositions.php
https://www.pvcitizensalliance.org/government-tank-rezone-and-amendment-change
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 404
The ordinance passed by the town council (No. 2026-974) to change the zoning of this site does not conform to the voter-approved 2023 General Plan or the Town Code and is at direct odds with the zoning map created to protect and enhance the overall welfare of communities. Zoning laws are designed to prevent incompatible land uses—for instance, placing industrial operations adjacent to residential areas—thereby supporting orderly growth and ensuring neighborhood stability. They also safeguard property values by discouraging unsuitable land uses that could negatively affect an area’s desirability, while fostering consistent and predictable development patterns.
While the demand for construction materials is undeniable, the cost of permitting disruptive industrial activities in or around any residential zone is far too high. Allowing gravel quarry mines in residential areas threatens public health, environmental integrity, property values, and the social fabric of neighborhoods.

Proposition 492

A referendum from the voters of Prescott Valley to challenge the Town Council’s decision to annex 652 acres of county land near Lakeshore Dr and Fain Rd to build a high-density master-planning housing development.

Only voters in the Town of Prescott Valley will see this proposition on their ballot.

REFERENDUM ORDERED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE
OFFICIAL TITLE: ORDINANCE NO. 2024-938 OF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PRESCOTT VALLEY, A MUNICIPAL CORPORATION OF ARIZONA, ANNEXING THERETO CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY (ANX23-001) CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 652 ACRES IN SECTIONS 5 AND 8, TOWNSHIP 14 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST, OF THE GILA & SALT RIVER MERIDIAN, YAVAPAI COUNTY, ARIZONA; CLASSIFYING ALL THE ANNEXED PROPERTY FOR ZONING PURPOSES AS RCU-70 (RESIDENTIAL; SINGLE FAMILY RURAL) CONSISTENT WITH THE PRESENT YAVAPAI COUNTY ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF RCU-2A; PROVIDING THAT THE OFFICIAL TOWN MAP AND THE TOWN ZONING MAP BE APPROPRIATELY AMENDED AND THAT A COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE, ALONG WITH A CERTIFIED ANNEXATION MAP, BE RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE YAVAPAI COUNTY RECORDER; AND PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER ITS PASSAGE AND APPROVAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: The petition refers Prescott Valley Ordinance No. 2024-938 to the voters for their approval or rejection of annexing into the Town approximately 652 acres of real property located near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Fain Road.
A “YES” vote shall have the effect of approving Ordinance No. 2024-938 annexing into the Town approximately 652 acres of real property located near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Fain Road and, thereby, allow development of a master planned community commonly referred to as “Lakeshore 650” subject to Town standards.
A “NO” vote shall have the effect of not approving Ordinance No. 2024-938 annexing into the Town approximately 652 acres of real property located near the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Fain Road and not allow development of “Lakeshore 650”, causing said property to remain in unincorporated Yavapai County subject to County standards.
In September 2023, the Prescott Valley Town Council voted to annex approximately 652 acres for the development of a high-density master-planned community near Lakeshore Dr. and Fain Rd.
Prop 492 is a referendum brought by the voters to reverse the annexation, which would mean that area would remain subject to County zoning, which allows 1 single family residence per 2 acre minimum or approx. 326 single family homes instead of the proposed 3,491 mixed housing units plus commercial.
More information:
https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/government/election_information/ballot_propositions.php
https://www.pvcitizensalliance.org/growth-development/referendum-ls650
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 492
If passed, Prop 492 would authorize Lakeshore650, a high-density master-planned development that would add 3,491 housing units and commercial space on 652 acres of county land - land that is currently zoned under the County to only allow 326 single family homes.
Building such a high density development right next to the Agua Fria River FEMA floodplain is an irresponsible threat to public safety and long-term community well-being.

Proposition 493

A proposal from the Prescott Valley Town Council to increase sales tax by ½ of 1 percent (0.5%) to add supplemental funding to the planned construction of an acquatics and recreation facility.

Only voters in the Town of Prescott Valley will see this proposition on their ballot.

OFFICIAL TITLE: A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED BY THE PRESCOTT VALLEY TOWN COUNCIL RELATING TO A NEW TRANSACTION PRIVILEGE (SALES) TAX FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING AN AQUATICS AND RECREATION FACILITY.
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: Effective February 1, 2027, shall the Town of Prescott Valley be authorized to increase the Town’s Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax rate by one-half of one percent (0.5%), excluding grocery sales, to fund construction of an aquatics and recreation facility: provided that upon the earlier of twenty-five (25) years or the full repayment of any project financing, the tax rate shall decrease to a rate of one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) to be levied in perpetuity for ongoing operations and maintenance of the facility?
A “YES” vote shall have the effect of increasing the Town’s Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax rate by one-half of one percent (0.5%), excluding grocery sales, effective February 1, 2027, for a period of up to twenty-five (25) years (or less if any project financing is fully repaid sooner), to fund construction of an aquatics and recreation facility. This rate would then decrease to one-tenth of one percent (0.1%) for ongoing operations and maintenance of the facility.
A “NO” vote shall have the effect of not increasing the Town’s Transaction Privilege (Sales) Tax rate to fund and maintain a recreation facility.
Prop 493 would increase sales tax in Prescott Valley by ½ of 1 percent (0.5%) in order to fund the proposed Aquatics and Recreation Center. The Town is already in the process of replacing the existing Mountain Valley Splash Pool at Mountain Valley Park with a new year-round, indoor Aquatics Center. If Prop 493 passes, both the Aquatics Center and a new Recreation Center will be constructed. If Prop 493 fails, only the stand-alone Aquatics Center will be constructed.
More information:
- https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/government/election_information/ballot_propositions.php
- https://www.prescottvalley-az.gov/government/projects/recreation_facility.php
ROI does not have a recommendation on Prop 493

Proposition 410

A referendum from the voters of Chino Valley to challenge the Town Council’s decision to rezone land for a proposed airport/industrial park.

Only voters in the Town of Chino Valley will see this proposition on their ballot.

REFERENDUM ORDERED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE
OFFICIAL TITLE: A REFERENDUM ORDERED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE TO APPROVE OR REJECT TOWN OF CHINO VALLEY ORDINANCE NO. 2026-965, ENTITLED “APPROVING A CHANGE OF ZONING AND AMENDMENT TO THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR APPROXIMATELY 390 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF EAST PERKINSVILLE ROAD AND FOREST SERVICE ROAD 318A, CHINO VALLEY, ARIZONA, COMPRISING A PORTION OF APN 306-01-005J, FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 2-ACRE MINIMUM, TO AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL, 36-ACRE MINIMUM.”
DESCRIPTIVE TITLE: APPROVE OR REJECT THE TOWN COUNCIL’S ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-965, CHANGING THE ZONING AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FOR APPROXIMATELY 390 ACRES OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED GENERALLY EAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF EAST PERKINSVILLE ROAD AND FOREST SERVICE ROAD 318A, CHINO VALLEY, ARIZONA, COMPRISING A PORTION OF APN 306-01-005J, FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, 2-ACRE MINIMUM, TO AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL, 36-ACRE MINIMUM.
A “yes” vote shall have the effect of approving the Town Council’s adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-965, thereby changing the subject property’s zoning from Single Family Residential, 2-acre minimum, to Agricultural Residential, 36-acre minimum.
A “no” vote shall have the effect of rejecting the Town Council’s adoption of Ordinance No. 2026-965, thereby leaving the subject property’s zoning unchanged, as Single Family Residential, 2-acre minimum.
In February 2024, the Chino Valley Town Council approved Ordinance 2026-965, which rezoned approximately 390 acres of land located east of the intersection of E Perkinsville Rd and Forest Service Road 318A from “single family residential” to “agricultural residential” and granted a conditional use permit to build a privately owned airfield on Perkins Ranch and a future industrial and research park. The project is expected to house 80,000 flight operations per year between 5:30am and 11:30pm.
Prop 410 is a referrendum brought by the voters of Chino Valley to reverse this zoning change and the conditional use permit it enables, thereby halting the development of an airport.
More information:
https://www.chinovalleyaz.gov/245/Elections
https://keepchinorural.org/why-vote-no-on-prop-410-rezoning-for-airport-industrial-park/
ROI recommends a NO vote on Prop 410
The ordinance passed by the town council (No. 2026-965) to change the zoning of this site does not conform to the voter-approved General Plan and the Town Council did not do its due diligence in evaluating the full impact of this change.

Proposition 401

A proposed amendment to the Prescott City Charter that would redefine the majority of votes needed to win a municipal race in alignment with State Statute.