This is the full ordinance for Proposition 478, including language and definitions.

At their meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Prescott City Council took two separate actions to address concerns expressed by the public about Proposition 478, the sales tax increase to support public safety, scheduled for the November ballot. City Council added a definition of Public Safety to City Code, and also passed a resolution which states where new funds will be deposited, where they will be disbursed, how their use will be reported, and how the public will be able to monitor ongoing use of funds.

On September 10, City Council approved this amendment to the City Code, providing a definition of Public Safety.

This resolution was passed by City Council on September 10, 2024 and affirms the intended use of funds from Proposal 478, for police, fire and emergency services.

Dedicated Transaction Privilege Tax - Prop 478

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The filing period for arguments for or against the proposed Dedicated Transaction Privilege Tax that will appear on the November 5^th Special Election ballot are due to the City Clerk’s Office by 5 pm on Friday, July 12^th.

City Of Prescott To Host Informational Public Safety Open Houses

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESCOTT, AZ (August 21, 2024) – The City of Prescott will host a series of informational public open houses about public safety in Prescott, outlining details of Proposition 478 which will be on the November ballot. These open houses will provide facts and data about Prescott’s current public safety infrastructure, and how proposed additional revenue will help build and staff fire stations and police facilities into the future. The open houses will feature information boards and handouts, and staff members will be available to answer questions.