Bond 2025
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In an effort to prepare, protect, and preserve infrastructure in the City of Glendale, the City Council has placed two important bond questions on the ballot this November. Voters will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on two critical issues, including Question 1, which asks voters to invest in storm drains, pipes, inlets, and catch basins to ensure safer roads and remove water during heavy rainfall and monsoons; and, Question 2 which asks voters to invest in city operations facilities that help support critical operations such as the maintenance of public safety vehicles as well as other city vehicles, fuel stations, traffic signals, streetlights, and street signs. City Operations facilities are also used to maintain equipment used for roads and right-of-way preservation, graffiti removal, and building maintenance.These bonds will also make health and safety repairs to aging municipal facilities, including replacing swamp coolers with modern HVAC, safety improvements, as well as water conservation and energy efficiency.
The deadline to register to vote is October 6, 2025. This will be an all-mail election. The Maricopa County Elections Department will begin mailing ballots to all registered voters on October 8, 2025. All ballots must be received by Election Day, November 4, 2025.
For election information, such as how to register to vote or to verify your registration status, please visit the Glendale City Clerk’s election page.
Mail ballots can also be dropped off at the Glendale City Clerk's Office, M-F, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For additional locations, voters can search for a list of ballot drop-off and voting locations here.
Bond Question 1
$30 Million
Flood Control & Water Retention
- Invests in storm drains, pipes, inlets, and catch basins to ensure safer roads and remove water during heavy rainfall and monsoons.
- Leverages Maricopa County Flood Control District matching funds to reduce costs and save taxpayer money.
Bond Question 2
$35 Million
Operations Facilities That Support City Infrastructure Maintenance
- Invests in City operations facilities to support critical functions, including the maintenance of public safety vehicles, fuel stations, traffic signals, streetlights, and street signs.
- These bonds will also fund health and safety repairs to aging municipal facilities, including HVAC upgrades, safety improvements, and energy efficiency upgrades.
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Questions / Answers
Why Do We Need a Bond Election Now?
The 2025 bond program is about addressing our city’s critical infrastructure needs. The Glendale City Council has placed two important bond questions on the ballot this November. The combination of the city’s high credit rating and relatively low interest rates on municipal bonds make this a fiscally responsible way to fund key projects to improve road safety, reduce the risk of property and road damage during floods, ensure emergency services can respond quickly, and keep critical infrastructure functioning.
What Is Question 1?
Question 1 asks voters to invest $30 million in flood control to invest in storm drains, pipes, inlets, and catch basins to ensure safer roads and remove water during heavy rainfall and monsoon season. The proposal would also leverage Maricopa County Flood Control District matching funds to reduce costs and save taxpayer money.
What Is Question 2?
Question 2 asks voters to invest $35 million in City operations facilities to support critical functions such as the maintenance of public safety vehicles as well as other city vehicles, fuel stations, traffic signals, streetlights,and street signs. City Operations facilities are also used to maintain equipment for roads and right-of-way preservation, graffiti removal, and building maintenance.These bonds will also make health and safety repairs to aging municipal facilities, including replacing swamp coolers with modern HVAC, safety improvements, as well as water conservation and energy efficiency.
Are These Bonds Expected to Result in a Tax Increase?
No.These Bonds are not expected to result in a tax rate increase.The city intends to pay off old Bonds before issuing new Bonds. Doing so, combined with stable property values and continued new growth, will keep the secondary property tax rate from increasing.
What Types of Projects Will Be Funded by Question 1?
- Improvements to water retention and detention basins to solve drainage issues
- Installation of a storm drain in Camelback Rd. from 51st to 58th Ave.
- Installation of a storm drain in 83rd Ave. from Bethany Home Rd. to Camelback Rd.
- Construct a storm drain in 59th Ave. between the Thunderbird Rd. intersection and the Arizona Canal Drainage Channel
- Install storm drainage in Glenn Dr. from 59th Ave. to 52nd Ave., to correct flooding in Glenn Dr., nearby alleys, and Murphy Park
- Design and construction of storm drainpipes, inlets, catch basins and other flood control structures in a 1/2 square mile area centered on Bethany Home Rd. between 43rd Ave. and 51st Ave.
What Types of Projects Will Be Funded by Question 2?
- Major repairs and renovations to aging fleet buildings where public safety vehicles are maintained and repaired
- Major repairs and renovations to buildings where traffic signs and signals, graffiti removal, building maintenance, and other types of equipment are maintained and repaired
- Replace evaporative cooling systems with more efficient cooling systems that conserve water and power
- Design and construction of a new field staff building, which will serve as the primary location for water and wastewater service technicians, street and transportation workers, parks and recreation maintenance staff, and other field operations staff
When Is the Election?
Election Day is November 4, 2025. This is an all-mail election. Ballots will be mailed to all registered voters starting October 8th and must be received by Election Day at 7pm. Drop boxes will also be available – check back in October for updates on drop box locations.
What Are Bonds?
Bonds are a secure way for cities to finance large capital projects like flood control and essential facility repairs. Similar to a home mortgage, the bonds are considered debt and Glendale’s strong financial management has earned it high bond ratings on its general obligation bonds including a “AAA” rating from Fitch Ratings and “AA” from Standard & Poor’s Financial Services. The city sells Bonds to investors to generate funding for the projects and then pays the investors back with interest over a period of 20-25 years. The combination of high credit ratings and relatively low interest rates make bonds a fiscally responsible option.
Who Pays for the Bonds and What Is the Source of Revenue to Pay Them?
General obligation Bonds are repaid through the city’s secondary property tax on the limited assessed values of taxable property in Glendale. Stable property values and continued new growth will keep the secondary property tax rate from increasing.
Can Bond Funds Be Used for Any Other Projects?
No. Arizona law requires that the proceeds of Bonds authorized at this special bond election be used only for projects described in the ballot questions. These bond funds could not be used for any other purposes except flood control facilities, water retention and detention basins, and city operations facilities where the city houses equipment and people to maintain city infrastructure.
What Checks and Balances Are in Place to Make Sure That Bond Money Is Only Spent on the Projects Authorized by Voters?
By law, the bond money may only be spent for the specific purposes approved by the voters at the Special Bond Election. Each bond issue must be approved by the City Council transparently in an open, public meeting. The expenditure of bond money is also subject to both internal and external audits, including potential audits by the Internal Revenue Service, which ensures all funds are spent in accordance with the law and voter approval.
What Will Happen if the Bond Questions Do Not Pass?
The city will not be able to complete the flood control facilities and city operations facilities as currently planned.
Why Should I Vote?
Voting gives you a voice and a choice about these important issues.
Additional Resources
Citizen Bond Election Committee
Meeting Agendas & Audio
Documents
PUBLICITY PAMPHLET LINK (HOLD SPACE)
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