Tempe provides residents opportunities to learn more about coming bond election

Registered Tempe voters will have the opportunity to decide in  November whether to fund public safety and road improvements, quality-of-life enhancements in Tempe neighborhoods and new affordable housing.

Voting takes place in conjunction with the Nov. 5 general election, a city release stated.

Included in the bond is funding to restore the pavement of every street in Tempe within five years, provide funds for infrastructure projects like water lines, improve neighborhood parks and increase the supply of affordable housing.

The estimated average annual tax rate that is required to be calculated by statute for the proposed bond authorization is $0.87814 per $100 of net assessed value used for secondary tax purposes, the release stated.

Four informational meetings will be held for the community and are free and open to anyone interested in learning about the proposed bond. Meetings to come are scheduled for:

• Sept. 18 — noon virtual meeting and 7 p.m. at Kiwanis Recreation Center
• Sept. 23 — 6 p.m. at North Tempe Multigenerational Center
• Sept. 24  — 6 p.m. at Tempe Public Library

People can also submit arguments “for” or “against” the authorization of one or more of the bond questions, for inclusion in the publicity pamphlet. Arguments must be filed electronically with the City Clerk via email at clerk@tempe.gov by 5 p.m. on Aug. 7.

For all submission details and bond election information, call 480-350-8242, email clerk@tempe.gov or visit tempe.gov/election.