Geneva Residents to Weigh $59.4M Police HQ Bond in March Vote

City officials plan three February open houses to explain tax impact and project details ahead of referendum.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:39pm

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The city of Geneva, Alabama is holding three public open houses in February to inform residents about a proposed $59.4 million bond measure that would fund the construction of a new police station and address needs at the city's firehouses. The bond referendum is set for the March 17 primary election, and city officials are working to spell out the costs and timeline more clearly than in a previous, larger $68 million proposal that was pulled from the 2025 ballot.

Why it matters

Geneva's current police headquarters is described as a stitched-together complex with recurring issues like roof leaks, sewer backups, and rodent problems. City leaders say the aging facility can no longer meet modern demands, prompting the push for a new, centralized public safety facility.

The details

The proposed $59.4 million bond would fund the construction of a new police station on city-owned land next to the Public Works facility, requiring the removal of two baseball fields. The city has scheduled three open house events in February for residents to learn more about the tax impact, project timeline, and site plans before the March 17 referendum.

  • The open house events are scheduled for February 4 (6:30-8:30 p.m.), February 18 (10 a.m.-12 p.m.), and February 25 (6:30-8:30 p.m.) at the Geneva Public Library.
  • The $59.4 million public safety referendum is set for the March 17 primary election.

The players

City of Geneva

The local government of Geneva, Alabama that is proposing the $59.4 million bond measure for a new police station and public safety improvements.

Geneva Police

The local police department whose aging headquarters is prompting the push for a new facility.

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What’s next

Residents can reserve a spot and choose a preferred date for the February open house events using the city's Google RSVP form. The form also provides links to the city's referendum materials and an option to sign up for guided in-person tours of the current police station.

The takeaway

Geneva's aging police headquarters has become increasingly unfit for modern demands, prompting city leaders to put a $59.4 million bond measure before voters in March. The upcoming open houses aim to ensure residents are fully informed about the tax impact and project details before casting their ballots.