March 9, 2010 Special Election

On Tuesday, March 9, 2010, a special election will be held in the Sahuarita Unified School District of Pima County, Arizona. Registered voters will have the opportunity to help decide important financial matters for the school district.

SUSD Bond History: Promises Made & Promises Kept

The ballot issue is:

PROPOSITION #402
The continuation of the Maintenance and Operations Budget Override

The proposed override would represent a continuation of the existing override approved by voters in November 2004, which is scheduled to phase down by one-third for fiscal year 2010-2011 if the continuation is not approved.

The renewal of the override is NOT a request for new programs or funding, rather it is to CONTINUE programs currently offered by the District.

Voter approval will ensure the following:

Athletics
Career/Technology Education
School Counselors at each school
Music Specialists at every school
Fine Arts
Physical Eduation
Facilities and Operations
NJROTC
Instructional Aides
Security/Monitors

More Information

Override information slideshow

Information on this website is provided to help you make an informed decision regarding the ballot issues listed above. Please review this information carefully and exercise your right to vote on Election Day - March 9, 2010.

Thanks to each of you for taking the time to study the issues and for taking the time to make your voice heard by voting in this election.

See the links below for detailed information:

General Information

Not Registered to Vote?
Complete and submit a Voter Registration Form before Monday, February 8, 2010 to be eligible to vote in this special election.

Need Help Finding your Polling Place?
Call the Pima County Recorder’s Office at 520.740.4330.

Want to see the official Information Pamphlet
Click here

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About Proposition 402 (Override)

The override is a continuation of a tax you are already paying and has been supported since 1980.

If it is not passed, the school district will have to cut $763,630 from its general Maintenance and Operation.

Valuable educational programs supported by the override:

- Athletics
- Career & Technical Education
- School counselors at each school
- Music specialists & programs at every school
- Fine Arts
- K-12 physical education programs
- Naval JROTC program
- Instructional Aides
- Security personnel/monitors
- Extra curricular activities

The assessment is $13.59 per month for a home valued at $157,560.

This money directly targets educational programs that support students.

This is NOT to increase current teacher and staff salaries.

Estimated Costs and Estimated Tax Rates (PDF)