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What's actually in the Kyrene district bond on this fall's ballot
We break down the $185M proposal — campus renovations, HVAC, and what it would mean for your property tax bill.
By Marcus Chen · May 5, 2026 · 6 min read
An empty school hallway with lockers
Kyrene's governing board voted 4-1 last week to send a $185 million bond package to voters this November. The money would fund HVAC overhauls at six elementary campuses, a new STEM wing at Akimel A-al Middle School, and district-wide security upgrades.
For a home assessed at $500,000, the district estimates an annual increase of roughly $96.
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