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Proposition 436: Southwest Gas Corporation Franchise

Proposition 436 asked Tolleson voters to approve a franchise agreement with Southwest Gas Corporation for use of City rights-of-way for gas utility purposes.

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What a yes or no vote meant

YES

Approved the Southwest Gas Corporation franchise.

  • Authorized a franchise agreement with Southwest Gas Corporation.
  • Allowed use of City rights-of-way for gas utility purposes.
  • The City described the proposed term as up to 25 years.
  • The October 2020 City notice identified the term as beginning November 4, 2020 and ending November 4, 2045.

NO

Did not approve the proposed franchise.

  • The proposed franchise agreement would not have been approved through Proposition 436.
  • Southwest Gas would not have received the proposed franchise authorization described in the ballot materials.

Quick answers

What was the franchise for?
Use of City rights-of-way for gas utility purposes.
How long was the proposed franchise?
Up to 25 years, from November 4, 2020 through November 4, 2045, according to the City’s October 2020 election notice.
Who was the proposed franchise holder?
Southwest Gas Corporation.
Was this a bond or tax measure?
No. Proposition 436 concerned a utility franchise agreement and use of City rights-of-way.
What was the election result?
Proposition 436 was approved. The final official results recorded 1,602 YES votes and 413 NO votes.

Why Proposition 436 was on the ballot

Proposition 436 concerned renewal of a franchise agreement with Southwest Gas Corporation.

The City described the franchise as authorization for the use of City rights-of-way for gas utility purposes.

What Proposition 436 would change

The proposed franchise would provide Southwest Gas Corporation with the franchise authorization described by the City for use of City rights-of-way.

The City’s October 2020 election notice described the agreement as a 25-year term beginning November 4, 2020 and ending November 4, 2045.

Key terms

25 years
Maximum franchise term
The City described the proposed franchise as having a term of up to 25 years.
Nov. 4, 2020
Proposed start
The City’s October 2020 notice identified November 4, 2020 as the beginning of the proposed franchise term.
Nov. 4, 2045
Proposed end
The City’s October 2020 notice identified November 4, 2045 as the end of the proposed franchise term.

Timeline

October 1, 2020
The City published information about Proposition 436 and the other two Tolleson propositions on the November general-election ballot.

November 3, 2020
Proposition 436 appeared on the City of Tolleson’s general-election ballot.

November 4, 2020
The City identified this date as the beginning of the proposed 25-year franchise term.

November 13, 2020
Maricopa County’s final official results recorded 1,602 YES votes and 413 NO votes for Proposition 436.

November 4, 2045
The City identified this date as the end of the proposed franchise term.

Official Sources

  • City of Tolleson, October 2020 election information.
  • City of Tolleson, Resolution No. 2408: Southwest Gas Franchise Agreement, as referenced in the City’s election materials.
  • Maricopa County Elections, November 3, 2020 Final Official Summary Report.

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Tolleson Newsletter - October 2020: Three Ballot Measures for the 2020 General Election

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Official City newsletter describing Propositions 434, 435, and 436 for the November 3, 2020 General Election. The material identifies the purpose and key terms of each proposition and references Resolutions 2421, 2415, and 2408.

November 3, 2020 Final Official Summary Report

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Final official Maricopa County election results for the November 3, 2020 General Election, including Tolleson Propositions 434, 435, and 436.