Pima County Proposition 425 — Permanent Base Adjustment

What it does

Pursuant to the Arizona State Constitution, Pima County seeks voter approval to permanently adjust the expenditure base of the County as determined by the Economic Estimates Commission. The County seeks an adjustment of $70,000,000. A “YES” vote shall have the effect of allowing Pima County to adjust its 1979-80 base expenditure limit. A “NO” vote shall have the effect of not allowing Pima County to adjust its 1979-80 base expenditure limit.

A YES vote means

Pima County's 1979-80 base expenditure limit would be permanently adjusted by $70,000,000.

A NO vote means

Pima County could not adjust its 1979-80 base expenditure limit.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

The YES and NO lines are SpectrumVote's plain-language reading of the official text above; the official text is what you vote on.

Official text: source

Background

The Pima County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2026-23 on April 21, 2026, asking voters to permanently raise the county's 1979-80 base expenditure limit by $70,000,000, as permitted by Article IX, Section 20(6) of the Arizona Constitution.

The resolution states that the increase 'is necessary for continued service delivery.'

The motion by Chair Jennifer Allen, seconded by Supervisor Andrés Cano, passed 4–1, with Supervisor Christy voting no, according to the meeting summary.

Put on the ballot by Pima County Board of Supervisors, 4–1, April 21, 2026 (Resolution No. 2026-23).

From official source 1, official source 2, official source 3.

Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Pima County Proposition 425 mean?

Pima County's 1979-80 base expenditure limit would be permanently adjusted by $70,000,000.

What does a NO vote on Pima County Proposition 425 mean?

Pima County could not adjust its 1979-80 base expenditure limit.

How many votes does Pima County Proposition 425 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Pima County Proposition 425?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.