Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Avondale public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget
2026 General Election and Public Safety Bond
City staff reminded residents of voter registration deadlines and early voting schedules for the November 3 election, which features the Proposition 418 public safety bond measure.
Fiscal Year 2027 Fee Changes
The city is moving forward with a $514.3 million final budget for FY 2027 while keeping property tax rates completely flat at $1.4592, avoiding any tax increase for residents.
Alamar CFD Fiscal Year 2026 Tentative Budget and Tax Levy
The Alamar Community Facilities District approved its $10.9 million budget and property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year. Property owners within the district will pay a combined rate of $4.15 per $100 of assessed value to fund district operations and repay general obligation debt.
Alamar CFD General Obligation Bond Issuance
The district approved issuing up to $4 million in bonds to reimburse developers for building neighborhood water lines, roads, and other infrastructure.
City Purchasing Card (P-Card) Internal Controls
An internal audit of the city's P-Card program revealed high-risk issues involving self-approval capabilities, documentation compliance, and delayed deactivation of separated employees' cards. Management is working with IT and Finance to tighten system access, update training, and improve monitoring.