By Eric Luoma | Thoughts on Innovation
On behalf of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, I am writing to express our strong support for the Scottsdale Unified School District’s $375 million bond measure on the November 3, 2026 ballot.
If approved, this bond will fund critical capital improvements across the district, including school facility renovations, learning environment enhancements, technology upgrades, safety and security improvements, transportation fleet replacements, and infrastructure upgrades that directly benefit students and staff. It reflects the SUSD Governing Board’s ongoing commitment to maintaining safe, modern, and effective learning environments throughout our community.
Strong public schools are essential to attracting employers, supporting local businesses, protecting property values, and preparing our future workforce. This bond will upgrade classrooms, strengthen campus security, and address aging facilities so our schools can continue delivering the excellence families expect. Investing in these assets is a responsible commitment to our students and to the long-term economic health of our community.
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce believes that investing in our schools means investing in the long-term vitality of our city. We urge every Scottsdale voter to support this measure by voting YES on the SUSD bond.
Editor’s note: Eric Luoma is chairman of the board at the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
