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Peoria Unified won’t call for bond election BY PEORIA TIMES STAFF
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he Peoria Unified Governing Board voted at a recent regular meeting to accept the citizens’ bond advisory committee’s recommendation to not call for a bond election on Nov. 8. The board reconvened the district’s 2020 citizens’ advisory committee in January to make a recommendation regarding a Nov. 8 bond election. The citizens’ bond advisory committee is comprised of Peoria Unified adminis-
trators, teachers, parents and community members who met six times in the spring to analyze data, research, and determine if the bond was necessary. Throughout the process, the committee members worked closely with the governing board and Chief Financial Officer Michelle Myers, who provided weekly reports to the board and frequent updates at governing board meetings and study sessions. “I would like to thank the committee for their thoughtful discussion and valu-
able input, which ultimately brought them to the difficult decision to not recommend going out for a bond at this time,” Myers said. “Discussion at the last committee meeting made it clear that this recommendation was related to the timing of a bond election only and not reflective of the district’s demonstrated need for a bond authorization in the future.” Bonds are similar to loans that are SEE BOND PAGE 6
Tempe OKs next steps for Coyotes arena BY JORDAN ROGERS
Peoria Times Staff Writer
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he Arizona Coyotes have taken the first step toward finding their permanent new home following the city of Glendale’s decision to not renew its contract with the NHL franchise. In September 2021, the team submitted a bid to transform roughly 46 acres of land located near Tempe Town Lake into an arena and entertainment district. Fast forward to June 2, Tempe City Council held a special council meeting for that proposal that ran eight hours. The vote was 5-2 in favor of advancing discussions surrounding the team’s move to the East Valley. “We really want to thank the (Tempe)
City Council for this positive vote,” said Xavier Gutierrez, president and CEO of the Arizona Coyotes. “We want to thank everyone who came out and really showed their support for this project, this organization and the vision. This is step one, and we know that the council made it very clear that this begins that process. “We’re very excited about it tonight to really give thanks and be humble and grateful. We think this project is incredibly compelling. We do believe that it is abso-
lutely the iconic and transformative project for the city of Tempe.” Aside from the arena, the plans include hotels, offices, retail and residential spaces within the proposed entertainment district. As it stands, the organization’s permanent residence in Tempe is not yet secured, but the “yes” vote does mean a development agreement will be drafted. In addition, it could take several months before the plans are officially approved. “We know that we have more (to do), and we know that we’re going to be part of it,” said Shane Doan, chief hockey development officer and former captain for the Coyotes. “We want to work with the city; we want to do everything we can to answer
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