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Buckeye voters approve bond for public safety and transportation

Nov 11, 2024, 4:30 AM

PHOENIX — Preliminary results indicate Buckeye residents have approved the city’s first general obligation bond in almost 40 years, marking a significant step toward improving public safety and upgrading traffic infrastructure across Buckeye.

With the passage of Proposition 494, Buckeye may soon move forward with constructing fire stations near Westpark and Victory neighborhoods along with a new Public Safety Headquarters that will also bring police and fire departments under one roof.

Proposition 495 allocates $145 million to widen roads on major routes like Miller, Watson and Jackrabbit Trail, which will improve traffic flow and safety. It will also add traffic signals at key intersections and lighting along Sun Valley Parkway.

Due to the passage of these bonds, the city has been authorized to issue debt. In early 2025, the Buckeye City Council will consider strategies for issuing this debt to support projects that enhance both traffic safety and public safety.

Buckeye voters also improved Proposition 479, extending the half-cent sales tax dedicated to transportation funding. This extension will help fund projects including the Jackrabbit Trail/I-10 interchange, the widening of I-10 from Citrus Rd. to SR-85 and SR-30.

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Buckeye voters approve bond for public safety and transportation