Tempe voters delivered a resounding no to the Arizona Coyotes and the Tempe Entertainment District.
As of 8 p.m. Tuesday night, the Maricopa County Elections Department released its first count of votes for the three propositions on the ballot:
| CITY OF TEMPE PROPOSITION 301 | NO – 56% | YES – 44% |
| CITY OF TEMPE PROPOSITION 302 | NO – 56% | YES – 44% |
| CITY OF TEMPE PROPOSITION 303 | NO – 57% | YES – 43% |
The Arizona Coyotes President and CEO Xavier A. Gutierrez released a statement following the release of the results:
“We are very disappointed Tempe voters did not approve Propositions 301, 302, and 303. As Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said, it was the best sports deal in Arizona history. The Coyotes wish to thank everyone who supported our efforts and voted yes. So many community leaders stepped up and became our advocates and for that we are truly grateful. We also wish to thank the countless volunteers who worked so hard to try and make the Tempe Entertainment District a reality and the Tempe City Council for their support as well. While we wanted a different outcome, we remain grateful to all those who volunteered their time and talent. What is next for the franchise will be evaluated by our owners and the National Hockey League over the coming weeks.”
Mayor Corey Woods released a statement following the release of the results:
“Tonight I am grateful for all the community members who got engaged and expressed their views about the Tempe Entertainment District at the ballot box. This is why we as a City Council were determined to put these matters before voters so they could have their say. As Tempeans, we are united in our passion for this amazing city and I believe we will move forward together.”