Scottsdale REALTORS® Endorses Local School Overrides, Bond Fund

By Suzanne Brown

The Scottsdale REALTORS® association supports Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Cave Creek and Paradise Valley Unified School District budget overrides and bond funds in the November 2022 General Election.

“We know the value education has on homeownership,” said Scottsdale REALTORS® President Sandy Lunsford. “For every dollar spent on public schools, potential home values appreciate by 20 dollars. If you value your home, vote YES on school overrides and bond funds in your community.”

Scottsdale REALTORS® supports the following Unified School District ballot measures for capital improvements and academic programming needs.

• Scottsdale
  • District Additional Assistance Override: 10% budget increase for seven years
    Cost to average homeowner: $112.17 per year
    Potential home value appreciation: $2,243.40 per year
• Fountain Hills
  • District Additional Assistance Override: 10% budget increase for seven years
    Cost to average homeowner: $48.39 per year
    $20M Bond: Funds maturity not to exceed 20 years
    Cost to average homeowner: $58.20 per year
    Potential home value appreciation: $2,131.80 per year
• Cave Creek
  • Maintenance & Operations Budget Override: 15% increase for seven years
    Cost to average homeowner: $121.92 per year
    Potential home value appreciation: $2,438.40 per year
• Paradise Valley
  • Maintenance & Operations Budget Override: 15% increase for seven years
    Cost to average homeowner: $208.28 per year
    Potential home value appreciation: $4,165.60 per year

Students need access to technology and safe schools. Make a wise investment in your community by voting YES on school overrides and bonds.

Visit BeBallotReady.vote to track your ballot, find a drop box or polling place. In-person voting takes place on November 8 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.