FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — Voters will have an opportunity next week to learn more about four propositions appearing on the November ballot during an educational open house hosted by the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Unified School District.
The open house will be held Wednesday, October 7, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Flagstaff Aquaplex, 1702 N. Fourth Street. Representatives from the City and FUSD will be available to provide information and answer questions about Propositions 404, 405, 407 and 409.
Propositions 404 and 405 — Public Safety
According to the City, Proposition 404 would fund 77 additional public safety positions, including firefighters, paramedics, wildland fire management personnel and emergency dispatch call takers.
Proposition 405 would provide funding for several public safety infrastructure and equipment projects, including construction of a Wildland Fire Management Facility, a new fire station, expansion of Flagstaff Police Department and Evidence Warehouse facilities, and other public safety equipment improvements.
The City’s election information describes Proposition 404 as a proposed 0.5% transaction privilege tax, or sales tax, dedicated to public safety for 15 years beginning July 1, 2027. Proposition 405 would authorize the City to issue up to $40 million in general obligation bonds for public safety facilities, vehicles and equipment.
Propositions 407 and 409 — Flagstaff Unified School District
Proposition 407 would continue FUSD’s existing 15% Maintenance and Operations Override. The district estimates the override would generate approximately $9.6 million during the current fiscal year to support staffing and programs including preschool, full-day kindergarten, Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses, Gifted Education, International Baccalaureate, STEM programs, arts, athletics and extracurricular activities.
Proposition 409 would authorize a District Additional Assistance Override providing approximately $2.5 million annually for seven years for capital expenses including technology, curriculum materials, vehicles, safety improvements and minor facility repairs.
FUSD Superintendent Michael Penca described Proposition 407 as primarily supporting “people and programs,” while Proposition 409 would focus on resources such as curriculum materials, technology, classroom equipment, school buses and facilities.
Coconino County Elections Director Eslir Musta encouraged voters to research the local ballot questions through state and local publicity pamphlets and the county elections website.
Additional information and representatives prepared to answer questions about all four propositions will be available during the October 7 open house.
The November 3, 2026 General Election also includes Flagstaff mayoral and City Council races. The voter registration deadline is October 5, and early voting begins October 7.
