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November 6, 2012 General Election Ballot Language

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For the convenience of voters and to enhance election participation, the City of Mesa will consolidate its General Election with the State's General Election. One Question and five propositions for the City of Mesa will be included on the November 6, 2012 General Election ballot. The full text of the ballot language, to be posted in each polling place and printed in the Publicity Pamphlet, is provided below. In addition, the measures as they will appear in brief form on the official ballot are also available below.

Ballot Language (Full Text)

QUESTION 1 - PARKS, OPEN SPACE, RECREATIONAL AND AQUATIC FACILITY BONDS

Shall Mesa, Arizona, be authorized to issue and sell General Obligation Bonds of the City in the principal amount of $70,000,000 to provide funds to acquire, construct, improve, furnish and equip parks, recreational facilities,  aquatic facilities, museums, open space, bike and pedestrian paths, land and interests in land, and pay all costs thereof; the bonds, and any bonds issued to refund the City’s bonds, may be sold at prices that include premiums not greater than permitted by law; may bear interest not exceeding 8% per annum, and may have principal payable not later than 25 years from the date issued?

PROPOSITION 460 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MESA CITY CHARTER BY THE CITY COUNCIL

OFFICIAL TITLE:  Ordinance No. 5104 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, proposing to amend Section 203 of the Mesa City Charter to set the procedures for filling a vacancy in the Office of Mayor and Council district office.

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE:  Amend the Mesa City Charter to require an election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor if the vacancy occurs with more than two (2) years remaining in the term.

A “YES” vote shall have the effect of amending the City Charter to require an election to fill a vacancy in the Office of Mayor if more than two (2) years are remaining in the term.

PROPOSITION 461 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MESA CITY CHARTER BY THE CITY COUNCIL

OFFICIAL TITLE:  Ordinance No. 5105 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, proposing to amend Section 605 (A) of the Mesa City Charter to require the City Manager to provide the Five-Year Capital Program to the Council prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE:  Amend the Mesa City Charter to require the City Manager to provide the City Council with the Five-Year Capital Program prior to the start of the fiscal year instead of by March 1 of each year.

A “YES” vote shall have the effect of amending the City Charter to require the City Manager to provide the Five-Year Capital Program to the Council prior to the beginning of each fiscal year.

PROPOSITION 462 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MESA CITY CHARTER BY THE CITY COUNCIL

OFFICIAL TITLE:  Ordinance No. 5106 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, proposing to amend Section 701 (A) of the Mesa City Charter to allow Council to set dates for City of Mesa elections.

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE:  Amend the Mesa City Charter to allow the City Council to set election dates for the City of Mesa elections.

A “YES” vote shall have the effect of amending the City Charter to allow the City Council to set election dates for the City of Mesa.

A “NO” vote shall have the effect of not allowing the City Council to set election dates for the City of Mesa.



PROPOSITION 463 - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE MESA CITY CHARTER BY THE CITY COUNCIL

OFFICIAL TITLE:  Ordinance No. 5103 - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona, proposing to amend Sections 201 (C) and 201 (D) of the Mesa City Charter to allow Council to set dates for the commencement of terms for the Mayor and Council.

DESCRIPTIVE TITLE:  Amend the Mesa City Charter to allow the City Council to set the dates for the commencement of the terms for the Mayor and the City Council.

A “YES” vote shall have the effect of amending the City Charter to allow the City Council to set dates for the commencement of terms for the Mayor and Council.