Avondale, AZ · Maricopa County
Ballot Argument Form
This form lets an individual or entity submit a pro or con argument about a proposition for Avondale’s 2026 bond election, with an individual submitting the argument completing the sworn statement.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
Use this form to submit a pro or con argument for Proposition 418, the Public Safety Bond, in Avondale’s November 3, 2026 bond election. Arguments may not exceed 300 words, and the form, $50 non-refundable fee, and electronic argument must reach the City Clerk’s Office by July 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The form states that an individual’s argument must include a sworn, notarized statement; the submitted name and entity will appear in the publicity pamphlet.
Who needs it
An individual or entity submitting a pro or con argument about Proposition 418 for Avondale’s November 2026 bond election should use this form.
Why it needs a notary
The form includes a subscribed-and-sworn-or-affirmed jurat; the individual submitting the argument signs the sworn statement in the notary’s presence.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Get the Ballot Argument Form from the City of Avondale.
- 2
Fill In the Form
Enter the argument information and complete the sworn statement. Keep the argument within the 300-word limit.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Schedule a Rush Notary session to notarize the sworn statement.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign the statement during your live audio-video session with a commissioned online notary.
- 5
Submit to the City
Send the form, $50 fee and electronic argument to Avondale’s City Clerk’s Office by the stated deadline.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Avondale. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must complete the sworn statement?
- The form says an argument submitted by an individual must include a sworn, notarized statement. The individual signs the statement in the presence of a notary.
- How do I submit the ballot argument?
- Submit the form, the $50 non-refundable fee and an electronic version of the argument to the City Clerk’s Office by the deadline shown on the form. The text may be emailed to the listed City Clerk address.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- If you are an individual submitting an argument, the form calls for a sworn, notarized statement and says to sign in the presence of a notary. Confirm with the city/town if unsure.
- Can I notarize this form online?
- Arizona has authorized remote online notarization for its own notaries since July 2020 (A.R.S. § 41-371 et seq.) and recognizes notarial acts by notaries of other states (A.R.S. § 33-501). Rush Notary sessions take place over live audio-video with a commissioned online notary.