CORE PRINCIPLES Protect Shared Revenue Arizona voters created the Revenue Sharing system through a series of initiatives. A portion of state-collected taxes goes back to cities and towns, which keeps taxpayers’ money working in their home communities. Shared Revenue funds essential services that residents count on – public safety, streets, parks and libraries. The League and the Legislature must work together to protect Shared Revenue and the local services it provides. Maintain Local Control Freedom to make decisions at the local level is the best way that municipalities can fully serve their unique constituencies. Because cities and the state work best as partners, the League urges the Legislature to oppose all preemptions and mandates that erode local decision-making authority. QUALITY COMMUNITIES As the level of government closest to the people, cities and towns have the duty to work with their citizens to create safe, high quality places for people to live and work. From community improvements to smart growth planning, municipalities perform many roles in fulfilling their responsibilities. The League has resolved to promote the following to ensure Arizona is a great place to live: Trust Land Reform Allow cities and towns to acquire trust lands for essential public facilities. Acknowledge that conservation and protection of open space and other natural resources add value to state lands being sold. Allow municipalities to purchase trust land without competition from other development interests. Sustainable Energy Identify energy efficiency and renewable energy as a public benefit that enhances and promotes the health, safety, prosperity, security and general welfare of the community. Physician Retention Reduce obstacles to medical practice in Arizona and address any major issues that affect a physician’s decision to locate or remain in Arizona to practice. State Liquor Laws Give greater consideration to city recommendations on proposed liquor licenses to the State Liquor Board. Emergency Ambulance Service Issue a Certificate of Necessity to any city or town that has the ability to provide such services to persons in their jurisdiction. Building Safety Avoid restrictions on the regulation of municipal building codes. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY Cities and towns play a vital role in the state’s economy as home to the vast majority of income production in Arizona. It is imperative that state policy makers understand how crucial municipalities are to the state’s well being, and support policies that augment municipal strength. The League encourages the Legislature to keep Arizona’s cities and towns fiscally sound by implementing these ideas: Economic Development Support retention of existing economic development tools and programs. Provide access to new tools for cities and towns to help them remain competitive nationally and internationally—tools that also strengthen the state’s economy. Publications Permit cities and towns to publish statutorily-mandated publications on an official website. Flexibility Allow greater flexibility in annexing county islands and allow greater ability for municipalities to manage preexisting development agreements after annexation. Growth Support cities’ and towns’ abilities to manage development fees for infrastructure; growth should pay for itself. Dedicated Funds Protect funds that are for dedicated community and local purposes. Cost Control Allow cities and towns to request a price range in a Request for Proposal or Statement of Qualification solicitation for professional services. FEDERAL RELATIONS Federal policies significantly impact Arizona communities. The League believes the following are essential to Arizona’s future: Military Installations Continue the support of policies that strengthen the mission viability of Arizona’s military installations. Self-Governance Oppose expansion of federal jurisdiction that would usurp local authority in the Clean Water Act. National Security and Economic Growth Support federal funding for Arizona’s ports of entry. ?’s Call us at 602-258-5786 CITIES & TOWNS BY DISTRICT 1 Senator: Steve Pierce Representatives: Lucy Mason, Andy Tobin Municipalities: Camp Verde, Chino Valley, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Jerome, Prescott, 16 Senator: Leah Landrum Taylor Representatives: Municipalities: Guadalupe, Phoenix Cloves Campbell, Jr., Ben Miranda 17 SSenator: Meg Burton Cahill Representatives: Municipalities: Scottsdale, Tempe M Edward Ableser, David Schapira 18 SSenator: Russell Pearce Municipality: Mesa M Cecil Ash, Steve Court 19 SSenator: Chuck Gray Representatives: Municipalities: Apache Junction, Mesa M Kirk Adams, Rich Crandall 20 SSenator: John Huppenthal Representatives: Municipalities: Chandler, Phoenix, Tempe M John McComish, Rae Waters 21 SSenator: Jay Tibshraeny Representatives: Municipalities: Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek M Warde Nichols, Steven Yarbrough 22 SSenator: Thayer Verschoor Representatives: Municipalities: Apache Junction, Gilbert, Mesa M Andy Biggs, Laurin Hendrix 23 SSenator: Rebecca Rios Representatives: Barbara McGuire, Frank Pratt Municipalities: Apache Junction, Avondale, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Hayden, M Prescott Valley, Sedona, Williams 2 Senator: Albert Hale Municipality: Flagstaff Representatives: 3 Senator: Ron Gould Representatives: Doris Goodale, Nancy McLain Municipalities: Bullhead City, Colorado City, Fredonia, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Page, Tom Chabin, Christopher Deschene Parker, Quartzsite 4 5 Senator:: Jack Harper Representatives: Tom Boone, Judy Burges Municipalities: Buckeye, Dewey-Humboldt, Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix, Surprise, Wickenburg Senator: Sylvia Allen Representatives: Jack Brown, William Konopnicki Municipalities: Clifton, Duncan, Eagar, Globe, Holbrook, Miami, Payson, Pima, Pinetop-Lakeside, Safford, St. Johns, Show Low, Snowflake, Springerville, Star Valley, Taylor, Thatcher, Winslow 6 Senator: Pamela Gorman Municipality: Phoenix Representatives: 7 Senator: Jim Waring Representatives: Ray Barnes, Nancy Barto Municipalities: Carefree, Cave Creek, Phoenix, Scottsdale 8 Senator: Carolyn Allen Representatives: Municipalities: Fountain Hills, Scottsdale 9 Senator: Robert “Bob” Burns Representatives: Debbie Lesko, Rick Murphy Municipalities: Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Youngtown Sam Crump, Carl Seel John Kavanagh, Michele Reagan Representatives: Kearny, Mammoth, Maricopa, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Superior, Winkelman 24 SSenator: Amanda Aguirre Representatives: Lynne Pancrazi, Russ Jones Municipalities: Parker, San Luis, Somerton, Wellton, Yuma M 25 SSenator: Manuel “Manny” Alvarez Representatives: Patricia Fleming, David Stevens Municipalities: Benson, Bisbee, Buckeye, Douglas, Gila Bend, Huachuca City, Marana, M Nogales, Sierra Vista, Tombstone, Willcox 10 11 12 Senator: Linda Gray Representatives: Municipalities: Glendale, Phoenix Doug Quelland, Jim Weiers SSenator: Barbara Leff Representatives: Municipalities: Paradise Valley, Phoenix M Adam Driggs, Eric Meyer SSenator: John Nelson Representatives: Steve Montenegro, Jerry Weiers Municipalities: Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, M Phoenix, Surprise 26 SSenator: Al Melvin Representatives: Municipalities: Marana, Oro Valley, Tucson M Vic Williams, Nancy Young Wright 27 SSenator: Jorge Luis Garcia Municipality: Tucson M Representatives: Olivia Cajero Bedford, Phil Lopes 28 SSenator: Paula Aboud Municipality: Tucson M Representatives: David Bradley, Steve Farley 13 Senator: Richard Miranda Representatives: Martha Garcia, Anna Tovar Municipalities: Avondale, Glendale, Phoenix, Tolleson 29 SSenator: Linda Lopez Representatives: Municipalities: South Tucson, Tucson M 14 Senator: Debbie McCune Davis Representatives: Municipalities: Glendale, Phoenix Chad Campbell, Robert Meza 30 SSenator: Jonathan Paton Representatives: Frank Antenori, David Gowan Municipalities: Patagonia, Sahuarita, Sierra Vista, Tucson M 15 Senator: Ken Cheuvront Municipality: Phoenix David Lujan, Kyrsten Sinema Representatives: 602-258-5786 1820 W. 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