Preparing for votes on Prop 434 that looks to end San Luis City Council and mayor pay
Eduardo Morales
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – Voters in San Luis will be voting on several things in Tuesday’s election, including Proposition 434.
If Prop 434 is approved, the San Luis mayor and council members would serve the public without compensation, also without benefits and travel allowances.
As of last Friday, almost 3400 out of 12,000 registered voters have cast their ballots in Yuma County.
In person voting for the elections at the Yuma County Recorder’s Office closed Monday at 5 p.m, but you can still drop off your ballot at a drop box location.
Yuma County recorder David Lara explains why this election, although it may be smaller, is still important.
“The little elections are probably just as important or maybe even more than national elections because this is local control, whatever happens here and now, parents, the local community, this affects us directly here and now, that’s why it’s important,” says Lara.
On Tuesday, San Luis residents will be able to vote in-person at the San Luis Medical Mall and the Yuma County Library in San Luis.
Salvador Tinajero, a San Luis local, answers a crucial question ahead of the election.
“Why is it important to vote? Because if you don’t vote then, you don’t have a voice. You’re vote is what counts,” said Tinajero.
Yuma County Recorder David Lara gives some insight into Prop 434.
“If you believe that those expenses are justified, then you’re going to vote for it. If you think those expenses are exceeding, you’re going to vote against it,” Lara says.
The Crane Elementary School District is also having an election as they’re looking for an override to improve security across the district.
Crane voters will only be able to vote by mail.