SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Pima JTED general obligation bond
Up to $250 million for career-training facilities, equipment and technology, financed through bonds repaid with property taxes.
Build skills here. Build careers here.
Young people need more opportunities to build rewarding careers here, and local employers need people with the skills to do the work. We support this investment in JTED’s classrooms, equipment and training facilities because access to hands-on, career-focused education strengthens both students’ futures and our regional workforce.
Major Impacts
- Up to $250 million in bonds. Funds would support land, buildings, equipment and technology. Issuance remains subject to debt capacity and the resolution’s terms.
- Central and satellite campuses. The current plan allocates about $186.3 million to central campuses and $63.7 million to satellite campuses.
Demonstrated Need
Average daily membership growth over five years
Students turned away each school year for lack of space
Figures reported by Pima JTED.
What is the taxpayer commitment?
Property taxes would repay principal and interest. Costs depend on taxable value and financing terms. Use the final voter pamphlet for tax estimates.
SALC Recommends: VOTE YES on Proposition 427
Authorizes up to $250 million in bonds repaid through property taxes.
Common Questions
Would this pay for salaries or daily operations?
The bond is for capital investments such as property, buildings, equipment and technology. It is not a general operating-budget authorization. Staffing and program delivery still need operating funding.
Does the investment reach beyond central campuses?
Yes. The proposed plan includes about $63.7 million for satellite campuses, alongside investments in central campuses.
How much would it cost a property owner?
The amount depends on the property’s taxable valuation and the bond financing. Market value and assessed valuation are different. Consult the final voter pamphlet for tax estimates and the assumptions behind them.
Would new facilities immediately eliminate waiting lists?
More space can expand access, but facilities are only part of the picture. Staffing, equipment and program delivery determine how many students JTED can serve.
Who can vote on this bond?
Qualified voters in JTED member districts in Pima and surrounding counties. It is not on every Southern Arizona voter’s ballot, so check your own election materials.