For years, our community has repeatedly supported the WESD override to give our local schools the resources they need and keep our neighborhoods strong. Per Arizona law, they must be renewed by voters every few years.

The override supports important programs in our schools that provide a well-rounded education to our students. The override supports:

• Lower class sizes so that students get the individualized attention they need

• Competitive teacher salaries, so that WESD can recruit and retain the best staff

• Full-Day Kindergarten

• Special area classes like art, PE, music, and gifted education

Because the M&O Override is a continuation of an existing override, it will not increase taxes for residents.

As the state government continues to underfund local public schools, overrides like these are critical in allowing WESD to meet students’ educational needs. This override continues funding for important programs that families rely on.

Better schools not only provide better lives for students and families - they raise property values, improve our workforce, and strengthen the local economy. By voting yes on the Washington Elementary School District override measure, you can help create a brighter future for all of us - not just the students in our schools.

Without these override measures, the Washington Elementary School District will likely be required to cut programs for students and not be able to offer competitive salaries required to retain and recruit great teachers and staff.

Funds raised by the override are subject to strict accountability requirements to prevent wasteful spending. This measure requires independent audits and public expenditure reports so we can make sure school officials are accountable, keeping their promises, and using our tax dollars effectively.

The detailed proposal for how override funds are spent can be found on the District’s website.

The override measure will be on the ballot this year for the November 3rd election. Ballots will be mailed to voters on October 7th. To check the status of your ballot or find an in-person voting location, visit Maricopa.Vote