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Scottsdale Special Election Results
March 15, 2012
Contact: Kelly Corsette, public affairs director, (480) 312-2336
UPDATE: Final unofficial City of Scottsdale election results
Final unofficial election results released today, March 15, show that Scottsdale voters rejected an update to the city’s general plan while approving a Southwest Gas franchise agreement and seven city charter amendments.
Scottsdale Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane provided these comments on the election results:
“Scottsdale voters sent a clear message tonight that more work remains to be done on our General Plan. I am committed to working with our citizens and staff to address all of their concerns and draft a new General Plan that responds to those issues. I want to thank all those who worked on the General Plan over the last two years and ask that they continue to be engaged on the subject as we proceed.
“As for the city charter amendments, I would like to thank the citizens for passing these important reforms to our city charter that will further improve the transparency and accountability of Scottsdale city government. I also want to thank the members of the charter review task force and for all those that participated in the process. Their hard work and dedication to improving Scottsdale will have a lasting impact on the operation, communication and the relationship of the city with our citizens.”
Below are the final unofficial election results for Scottsdale’s ballot items:
|
Ballot Measures |
For |
For |
Against |
Against |
| Question 1 Asks voters to consider whether a franchise shall be granted to Southwest Gas Corporation to maintain and operate a natural and artificial gas distribution system in the City of Scottsdale, and future additions thereto, in accordance with the franchise agreement submitted by the Mayor and City Council in Resolution No. 8855. |
18,282 |
69.00 |
8,215 |
31.00 |
| Proposition 430 Asks voters to consider ratifying the “Scottsdale General Plan 2011,” adopted by the Scottsdale City Council in Resolution No. 8837. |
12,924 |
48.02 |
13,988 |
51.98 |
| Proposition 431 Asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to powers of the City. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would clarify the City’s power to: 1) levy and collect assessments and file liens on real property to collect amounts owed for restoration of natural area open space; and 2) require new development to provide parking; and make minor clarifying changes to the powers of the City. |
16,411 |
61.33 |
10,348 |
38.67 |
| Proposition 432 Asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to the council. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would enumerate the duties performed by the mayor, consistent with current practice, remove obsolete language, and make minor clarifying changes. |
19,951 |
75.06 |
6,629 |
24.94 |
| Proposition 433 Asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to appointed boards and commissions. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would repeal Article 4, Section 5; amend Article 5, Section 1; repeal Article 5, Section 2; and add a new Article 5, Section 2, for the purposes of placing all of the sections related to appointed boards and commissions in the same article and repealing obsolete language. |
20,253 |
76.92 |
6,078 |
23.08 |
| Proposition 434 Asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to finance and taxation. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would specify that the city manager shall consult with the other city officers before submitting budget recommendations and estimates to the council; specify the method for providing notice of tax levies; and make other clarifying changes that conform to state law and established practice. |
21,769 |
81.55 |
4,926 |
18.45 |
| Proposition 435 Asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to execution of contracts. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would clarify that exceptions to the method for executing a contract shall be by charter, law, or by ordinance or resolution of the council. |
20,940 |
79.45 |
5,415 |
20.55 |
| Proposition 436 Asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to franchises. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would clarify that the method for publishing a franchise agreement prior to a franchise election shall be as required by state law or ordinance. |
21,674 |
81.98 |
4,764 |
18.02 |
| Proposition 437 Asks voters to consider an amendment to the Scottsdale City Charter relating to public records. The amendment, if approved by the voters, would clarify that all records of every office, department or agency of the city shall be open for inspection pursuant to all applicable laws. |
23,190 |
86.89 |
3,157 |
12.76 |
Updated 4:30 p.m. March 15, 2012
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