Town of Florence Proposition 413 — Arizona Public Service Company Franchise (Pinal County)

What it does

Shall a nonexclusive franchise be granted to Arizona Public Service Company, in the form of the proposed franchise agreement filed with the Town Clerk and published as required by law, for a term of 25 years, authorizing Arizona Public Service Company to use public rights-of-way within the Town of Florence to construct, operate, and maintain electric utility facilities? A “YES” vote shall have the effect of approving the grant of a nonexclusive franchise agreement to Arizona Public Service Company, in the form filed and published, authorizing Arizona Public Service Company to use public rights-of-way within the Town of Florence for a 25-year term to construct, operate, and maintain electric utility facilities. A "NO” vote shall have the effect of not approving the grant of the proposed nonexclusive franchise agreement to Arizona Public Service Company for the use of public rights-of-way within the Town of Florence.

A YES vote means

Florence would grant Arizona Public Service Company a nonexclusive 25-year franchise to use public rights-of-way in the town to build, operate and maintain electric utility facilities.

A NO vote means

The proposed nonexclusive franchise agreement with Arizona Public Service Company would not be approved.

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

Explained

Who would notice

APS electric customers in Florence and the town budget, which receives the franchise fee. The question sets no tax.

How it got here

The Florence Town Council adopted Resolution No. 1987-26 on April 7, 2026, finding the new franchise 'beneficial to the Town' and calling this election. The resolution requires APS to pay the cost of the election, including voter education.

Other Arizona communities are also voting on APS franchises on November 3, 2026, including nearby Eloy (Proposition 408).

What each side says

Written by SpectrumVote from 4 linked sources (1, 2, 3, 4). Arguments are each side's own, not ours; the official text is what you vote on.

Background

According to the Town Clerk's notice, the Florence Town Council called this election on April 7, 2026 by Resolution No. 1987-26, to decide whether a franchise agreement will be granted to Arizona Public Service Company (APS) to construct, maintain and operate an electric utility system in the Town's rights-of-way.

The Town's council meeting recap says the vote lets Florence voters decide whether APS may continue operating its electric system in Town rights-of-way for the next 25 years, and that the agreement would provide ongoing franchise fee revenue to the Town based on electric service within Florence.

The full text of the proposed franchise agreement is available from the Town Clerk's Office, and arguments for and against were to be printed in an informational pamphlet mailed to voters.

Put on the ballot by Florence Town Council, April 7, 2026 (Resolution No. 1987-26).

From official source 1, official source 2.

Next elections here

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Also on Pinal County ballots

• City of Casa Grande Proposition 407 — Arizona Public Service Company Franchise
• City of Eloy Proposition 408 — Arizona Public Service Company Franchise
• City of Eloy Proposition 409 — Ratify the Eloy General Plan
• Town of Kearny Proposition 410 — Extension of the Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule)
• Town of San Tan Valley Proposition 411 — Permanent Base Adjustment to the Expenditure Limitation
• City of Coolidge Proposition 412 — Extension of the Alternative Expenditure Limitation (Home Rule)
• City of Maricopa Proposition 414 — “Advancing Maricopa” General Plan

All Pinal County races and measures →

Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Town of Florence Proposition 413 mean?

Florence would grant Arizona Public Service Company a nonexclusive 25-year franchise to use public rights-of-way in the town to build, operate and maintain electric utility facilities.

What does a NO vote on Town of Florence Proposition 413 mean?

The proposed nonexclusive franchise agreement with Arizona Public Service Company would not be approved.

Will this raise my electric bill?

APS says approving the franchise does not increase electric rates or APS's revenues. The franchise covers use of public rights-of-way, not rates.

Would a 'no' vote cut off power or change my utility?

No. APS says it would keep providing service. A 'no' vote means the town and APS would have to negotiate new terms, and franchise payments to the town would pause until a new agreement is approved.

Why vote now if the current franchise lasts until 2028?

The council's resolution says it wants a new franchise in place before the 2003 agreement expires on June 1, 2028.

How many votes does Town of Florence Proposition 413 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 Town of Florence Proposition 413?

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 was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.