Bond and Override Elections
Bond and Override Elections
2018 Bond and Override Elections
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2017 Election Results are found on the Maricopa County Recorder's Website.
Override Elections
If the proposed budget of a school district exceeds the aggregate budget limit for the budget year, the governing board shall order an override election to be held not less than 90 days from the date of the order for the purpose of presenting the proposed budget to the qualified electors of the school district who shall by a majority of those voting either affirm or reject the budget. In addition, the governing board shall prepare an alternate budget which does not include an increase in the budget of more than the amount permitted as provided in A.R.S. 15-905 (A.R.S. 15-481).
For further information on override elections, refer to A.R.S. Title 15, Chapter 4, Article 4.
Bond Elections
The governing board of a school district may, and upon petition of 15 percent of the school electors as shown by the poll list at the last preceding annual school election shall, call an election for the purposes prescribed by A.R.S. 15-491.
For further information on bonds and bond elections, refer to A.R.S. Title 35, Chapter 3, Article 3.
Pro/Con Argument Submissions
The deadline for pro/con agrument submissions for November 6, 2018 elections is Friday, August 10, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Each argument shall not exceed 200 words, pursuant to A.R.S. 15-481 (B)(9). Only arguments containing original signatures are accepted. Title containing more than one title will be counted towards the 200-word limit. Text versions can be submitted via email to SchoolElections@mcesa.maricopa.gov. Electronic statements will not be processed until an original signed version is received.
No more than ten (10) pro and ten (10) con arguments are printed for override elections; arguments are printed in the order received. Please ensure all factual statement are true and correct. (A.R.S. 15- 481.B (9))
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Contact Election Services
schoolelections@maricopa.gov | (602) 506-3978