Mesa voters approved
both city bond questions,
$285 million in total.
In the City of Mesa's unofficial results, Question 1 (public safety, $150 million) passed with 66.91% yes and Question 2 (transportation, $135 million) passed with 65.12% yes, with 100 of 103 precincts reporting.
What voters decided
- Question 1, public safety, $150 million: passed, 66.91% yes.67,591 yes votes, City of Mesa unofficial results.
- Question 2, transportation, $135 million: passed, 65.12% yes.65,760 yes votes, City of Mesa unofficial results.
Results were unofficial with 100 of 103 precincts reporting when read on 3 November 2026 at about 9:20pm. Final counts can move the percentages.
Public safety, $150 million
- Fire, medical and police training facilities: $61.5 million.
- Land for future fire stations: $5.0 million.
- TOPAZ radio network upgrades: $10.1 million.
- Central Police Station renovation and expansion: $28.7 million.
- West Mesa Service Center fleet and warehouse rebuild: $40.9 million.
Transportation, $135 million
- Street safety work on Mesa Drive, Broadway Road and Higley Road: $49.0 million.
- Shared-use paths on Lehi, Mesa Gateway, US 60, downtown and Thomas Road: $66.8 million.
- Bridges over the East Maricopa Floodway and RWCD canals east of Power Road: $16.9 million.
What it means for your tax bill
The city estimates the average secondary property tax rate at $0.2226 per $100 of assessed limited property value. In May 2026 the city treasurer put the worst case at about $69 a year for a property with a $250,000 assessed value if both questions passed.
Still open: the city says amounts are subject to change and council review of individual projects. It expects to issue the bonds over about six years. Timing for each project is not set.
Common questions, answered
Did the Mesa bonds pass in 2026?
Yes, both questions passed in the City of Mesa's unofficial results on 3 November 2026: Question 1 (public safety) with 66.91% yes and Question 2 (transportation) with 65.12% yes.
How much did Mesa voters approve?
Up to $285 million in general obligation bonds: $150 million for public safety and $135 million for transportation.
When does the work start?
Not set. The city expects to issue the bonds in stages over about six years, and council reviews individual projects.
Will this change my Mesa property tax bill this year?
The city has not published that yet. Its estimated average secondary tax rate is $0.2226 per $100 of assessed limited property value.
Know what is changing near you
Bond work, new stations and new paths change how a neighborhood lives. If you own in Mesa or are weighing a move, I can walk you through what is planned near the homes you are looking at.
Checked 3 November 2026. Projects, amounts and tax estimates: City of Mesa, 2026 General Obligation Bond Proposal. Treasurer estimate: Mesa Tribune, "Mesa eyeing $285M for roads, public safety," 18 May 2026, updated 3 June 2026. Results: City of Mesa unofficial results, 3 November 2026, about 9:20pm, 100 of 103 precincts reporting. Results are unofficial until the canvass.