Endorsed by Those Who Serve Avondale

“As Mayor of Avondale, I am proud to support Proposition 418 because it is a responsible investment in the safety and future of our community... This measure is about planning ahead rather than falling behind. Investing in public safety infrastructure today helps ensure faster emergency response, improved service to residents, and the capacity to meet the needs of our growing community for decades to come.” 

Mayor Mike Pineda

"It is our honor to serve the residents of Avondale and strive constantly to provide excellent emergency and fire service. When every second counts, Proposition 418 will make a huge difference in responding to emergencies – and ensuring that Avondale firefighters can respond to Avondale emergencies. Help us continue to do our job by voting Yes on Proposition 418." 

Calen Smith, President, Avondale Professional Firefighters

"A vote in favor of Proposition 418 will allow the City of Avondale to make these critical investments in a fiscally responsible manner. These improvements include the construction of a state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Center, Police and Fire stations/facilities, and new modernized City Court facilities. Together, these projects will enhance public safety, improve Police/Fire/City operational efficiency, and ensure the city is well-equipped to meet the needs of a growing community for years to come!"

Nick Gonzales and Anthony Bradley, Avondale, Arizona

"Safer Avondale PAC is a coalition of community leaders, individuals, organizations, and businesses formed to help promote and sustain our city for the future – for our children and our grandchildren. Many of us have lived here for many years and we have seen the changes in our community over time. Our city is heading in the right direction, but we need to make sure we continue to protect our public safety and our quality of life.

As such, Safer Avondale is encouraging you to vote Yes on Proposition 418 to invest in Avondale and continue its tradition as a great community. Our city needs to invest in these critical bond items to keep up with growth and protect our essential city services. Proposition 418 will help us:

• Invest in public safety
• Keep response times low
• Maintain our quality of life – without raising taxes 

This is the right investment for public safety and will not result in a tax rate increase. By building new fire and police facilities, investing in training, and supporting our courts, we can ensure that Avondale continues to be a great city to work, live and raise a family. We encourage you to learn more about the bond and join our coalition at www.SaferAvondale.com. 

The future of our community is in our hands. Join us in making a difference and building a better and safer Avondale by voting Yes on Proposition 418."

Safer Avondale Committee

"Providing these dedicated public servants with modern facilities is not a luxury, it is a necessity. A new training facility will allow police and fire to train together in realistic, state-of-the-art environments, improving coordination, preparedness, and response during emergencies. High-quality training directly translates into safer neighborhoods, better decision-making under stress, and enhanced protection for the residents of Avondale." 

David N. Stone, Executive Director, Arizona Conference of Police & Sheriffs (AZCOPS)

    "Avondale’s safety depends on having well-equipped first responders and reliable public safety facilities. Proposition 418, Avondale’s 2026 Public Safety Bond, will provide funds that strengthen our police, fire, and emergency services without raising the property tax rate. It will ensure our first responders have the resources they need to respond quickly and efficiently to protect families, neighborhoods, and local businesses. Join us in making public safety a priority, vote YES on Avondale’s 2026 Public Safety Bond."

Former Avondale Mayor, Kenn Weise & Current Avondale Councilmember Shari Weise

"Our first responders deserve access to modern training facilities, reliable equipment, advanced technology, strong communication systems, and well-maintained facilities. These are not luxuries—they are critical investments that enable them to protect and serve our community at the highest level... Supporting Proposition 418 means supporting the women and men who stand ready to protect us every day." 

Bryan Kilgore, School Teacher & Father of a First Responder

“As Co-Chair of the 2025 Avondale Citizen’s Bond Committee, I became acutely aware of the needs of our Police and Fire Departments... Police and Fire response times suffer with additional growth so we need to make critical investments in a fiscally responsible manner to compensate for this ongoing growth... The projects funded by this measure will improve public safety and enhance operational efficiency.” 

Daniel Schuh, Member, Avondale Citizen Volunteer Community

“As an Avondale Fire and Medical engineer with over 25 years of service, I have seen firsthand how important proper staffing and training is for responding quickly and effectively... Proposition 418 helps address these concerns which will help maintain property values – while keeping taxes low. It’s a smart investment that helps Avondale continue to be a vibrant place to live, work, invest, and start a family.” 

Buddy and Liz Contreras

“As an Avondale Fire and Medical firefighter, I know firsthand that being close by is crucial when you’re trying to save lives... Building a new joint operations station in southern Avondale puts life-saving resources directly in our neighborhood, drastically cutting response times for Alamar families and cascading the effects of safety across Avondale.” 

Jovanny Gomez, Avondale Firefighter and Alamar Resident

“During my 22 years as Fire Chief for Avondale Fire and Medical, ensuring our resources kept pace with the city’s growth was one of my top priorities... Proposition 418 is essential for the entire city, from Garden Lakes in the north to Alamar in the south and everything in between... Proposition 418 is a smart, essential and wise investment that protects all Avondale neighborhoods, from north to south.”  

Paul Adams, Retired Fire Chief, Avondale Fire and Medical & Garden Lakes Resident

Helping families buy and sell homes has shown me what people value most when choosing a community. They want safe neighborhoods, strong city services, and the confidence that their investment will continue to grow...Proposition 418 will strengthen Avondale’s public safety system by providing the facilities and resources needed to support our police officers and firefighters for years to come. These improvements will help preserve the high quality of life that makes Avondale such a special place to call home.”
 

Ramon Sanchez