Referendum Review

Geneva Police DepartmentVoters will consider funding for the replacement of Geneva’s aging Police Station after the City Council approved adding a $59.4 million public safety referendum on the March primary election ballot.

As part of the City's community education campaign, we will be sharing the latest information about the referendum to help voters make informed choices at the ballot box.

The City encourages residents to check out our referendum central web pages.

Visitors will find preliminary architect renderings, voting information, an estimated tax impact calculator, the need for a new police facility, Police Station Tours, a virtual tour, FAQs, and more.

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Mar 13

As Election Day Draws Near, Check Out New Podcasts

Posted on March 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM by Kevin Stahr

Election Day is Tuesday, March 17. It is time to vote on the plan to address the City's infrastructure challenges by building a new police station.

If approved, the referendum would allow the City to build a modern police station, which would increase safety and security for all residents and our first responders. We will be able to replace aging infrastructure and mechanicals without impacting a historical facility, giving us an updated police station that is more accessible, efficient, and sustainable.

We will be better able to serve the community through an improved facility providing enhanced technology and space for community meetings. We will also increase our ability to recruit and retain the best and brightest staff in our police department.

Thank you for taking the time to consider this important community decision.

Let's Talk Geneva Podcasts

The City's Strategic Advisory Committee (SPAC) resident volunteers have taken a deeper dive into the referendum by launching the Let's Talk Geneva podcast. Our six-episode series features guests from the Geneva Police Department and subject matter experts in the world of law enforcement, police training, construction management, and finance. You can find podcast content on the City's Spotify channel.

Referendum Featured On GTV

The City's referendum was featured on Geneva High School's GTV newscast March 12, which is available to watch on YouTube. Thank you GTV staff for coming out to visit the City and put a spotlight on the public safety referendum.

More Information

The City's website serves as referendum central. Residents can learn about the need for a new police station, view preliminary architectural renderings, use an estimated referendum tax impact calculator, review the facilities master plan, read FAQs, listen to Let's Talk Geneva podcasts, and access additional information.

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