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Keep our energy affordable, reliable, and ready for the future.

Prop 421 renews the existing agreement between TEP and the City of Tucson — and it does not increase electric rates or add a new customer fee.

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The short version

Three numbers to remember.

421

The number on your ballot

Prop 421 keeps your energy reliable and repairs timely.

$0

In new fees on your bill

Prop 421 does not increase electric rates or add a new customer fee.

$2M

For Tucson, every year

A $2 million annual donation from TEP for heat-resilient infrastructure and sustainability projects, at no additional cost to customers.

TEP's electric rates are set by the Arizona Corporation Commission and are separate from the franchise agreement.

The basics

What is Prop 421?

Prop 421, also known as the TEP franchise agreement, renews the existing agreement between TEP and the City of Tucson.

Our current agreement has been in place for decades, but is set to expire in April 2027. Voting YES extends this collaboration between the city and TEP, starting December 1, 2026.

If this agreement expires, city government will have to approve routine maintenance one job at a time. Basic jobs that right now only take hours could require weeks of red tape instead.

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How Does a YES Vote Benefit Me?

Reliable Electric Service

Renews the existing agreement that allows TEP to efficiently maintain infrastructure and respond to outages.

Faster Power Restoration

Allows crews to access public rights-of-way for repairs without unnecessary job-by-job permitting delays.

No New Fees

Prop 421 does not increase electric rates or add a new customer fee.

$2 Million Annually for Tucson

Supports continued investment in heat-resilient infrastructure, sustainability, and energy programs at no additional cost to customers.

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Make your plan

Three dates that matter.

Visit the Pima County Recorder for information on voter registration, vote by mail, or to find your voting site.

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Oct 5

Last day to register

Monday, October 5th, 2026.

Oct 7

Early ballots mailed

Wednesday, October 7th, 2026.

Nov 3

Election Day

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Vote YES on Prop 421.