2013 MUNICIPAL POLICY STATEMENT CORE PRINCIPLES The League of Arizona Cities and Towns, a voluntary association of the 91 incorporated municipalities in Arizona, is governed by two core principles: to protect shared revenues and promote local decision-making authority. LOCAL CONTROL Decentralized government at the local level represents a fundamental principle of American democracy, recognizing that when it comes to community governance, one size does not fit all. The League calls upon the Legislature to respect the authority of cities and towns to govern their communities in the best interests of their residents. During the 51st Legislature, the League will endorse legislation that supports and sustains the principle of local control and reject legislation that conflicts with the autonomy of cities and towns. Specifically, the League supports legislation that will restore municipal authority to: • Regulate the sale and use of consumer fireworks; and • Determine the method, manner and timing of local elections. BUDGETARY RESOURCES, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY The League is determined to safeguard the economic resources cities and towns require to ensure safety and provide highquality services for their residents. To that end, the League calls upon the Legislature to: • Enact a budget that maintains existing historical formulas for the distribution of state-collected shared revenue to local governments; • Discontinue diversions of Highway User Revenue Fund monies to fund the operations of state agencies (see figure 1); and • Remove the financial burden from municipalities regarding the construction of infrastructure for large manufacturing facilities. Cities and towns are actively exploring new ways to promote business growth and expand the tools available to municipalities for this purpose. In partnership with the state, the League supports legislation to: • Authorize the formation of Revenue Allocation Districts; • Improve Arizona’s ports of entry with Mexico (see figure 2); • Support the long-term retention of Arizona’s military installations (see figure 3); and • Modify the pension statutes related to the Alternate Contribution Rate for the Arizona State Retirement System. TOURISM AND NATURAL RESOURCES Recognizing the many benefits provided by Arizona’s extraordinary open spaces, cities and towns support the efforts of the tourism industry and are committed to the preservation of our natural resources. The League urges the passage of legislation to: • Promote tourism as an economic engine; • Fully fund state parks and work with cities and towns to develop mechanisms for the operation of select parks under long term leases; and • Improve forest health and reduce wildfire threats. REGULATORY AND PROCESS REFORM Cities and towns continue to seek ways to improve and streamline their regulatory, licensing and acquisition processes to promote cost effectiveness and efficient service delivery. Therefore, the League will: Oppose any regulatory reform proposal that does not promote greater efficiency, effect significant cost savings or improve existing regulatory frameworks for the mutual benefit of stakeholders; • Support changes to regulatory reform legislation enacted in 2011 in order to improve municipal licensing and permitting processes; and • Endorse legislation to authorize expanded municipal use of Alternative Project Delivery Methods with respect to construction contracts. QUALITY COMMUNITIES The League supports legislation to help cities improve communities and enhance the quality of life for their residents. The League recommends legislation to: • Subject graffiti vandals to increased accountability; • Promote more flexibility in the annexation of county islands; and • Empower municipalities to engage in housing assistance efforts without existing regulatory burdens. POPULATION FACTS: HURF Transfers from Cities and Towns to DPS (2000 - Present) $35.0 $30.0 $(millions) $25.0 $20.0 $15.0 $10.0 $5.0 $0.0 79% of Arizonans live in incorporated cities and towns. ‘00 ‘01 ‘02 ‘03 ‘04 ‘05 ‘06 ‘07 Fiscal Year ‘08 ‘09 ‘10 ‘11 ‘12 ‘13 figure 1 BORDER FACTS: 83% of Arizona’s workforce resides within a city or town In 2011, 20,847,588 people entered Arizona through the six ports of entry with Mexico. 94% entered through the four ports of entry located within cities and towns. figure 2 PUBLIC SAFETY EXPENDITURES: MILITARY FACTS: On average, cities and towns in Arizona spend more than 60% of their general fund budget on public safety The military industry creates 96,328 jobs in Arizona; 45,568 direct, 39,942 indirect, 11,269 induced. Induced Jobs Direct Jobs GENERAL FACTS: General Law Cities and Towns Of Arizona’s 91 incorporated cities and towns, 19 of those are charter cities. Indirect Jobs figure 3 Charter Cities QUESTIONS? CALL 602-258-5786 20 cities and towns incorporated prior to statehood. M T RIC S 5 R M T RIC S 6 R M T RIC S 7 R M T RIC S 8 R M T RIC S 9 R M T RIC S 10 R M Lynne Pancrazi Juan Carlos Escamilla, Lisa Otondo Buckeye, Gila Bend, Goodyear, San Luis, Somerton, Tucson, Yuma Kelli Ward Sonny Borrelli, Doris Goodale Bullhead City, Colorado City, Kingman, Lake Havasu City, Parker, Quartzsite Chester Crandell Brenda Barton, Robert Thorpe Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Co onwood, Flagstaff, Holbrook, Jerome, Payson, Sedona, Snowflake, Star Valley, Taylor, Tusayan, Williams Jack Jackson Jr. Albert Hale, Jamescita Peshlakai Eagar, Fredonia, Page, PinetopLakeside, Show Low, Springerville, St. Johns, Winslow Barbara McGuire Frank Pra , T.J. Shope Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Globe, Hayden, Kearny, Mammoth, Miami, Superior, Winkelman Steve Farley Ethan Orr, Victoria Steele Marana, Tucson T RIC S 14 R M T RIC S 15 R M T RIC S 16 R M T RIC S 17 R M T RIC S 18 R M T RIC S 19 R M T RIC S 20 R M DIST DIST DIST DIST R M Don Shooter Darin Mitchell, Steve Montenegro Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Surprise, Wellton, Wickenburg, Yuma Gail Griffin David Gowan, David Stevens Benson, Bisbee, Cli on, Douglas, Duncan, Huachuca City, Pima, Safford, Sierra Vista, Thatcher, Tombstone, Tucson, Willcox DIST 4 R DIST S DIST T RIC DIST R M S 13 DIST 3 Olivia Cajero Bedford Sally Ann Gonzales, Macario Saldate Tucson DIST S T RIC DIST T RIC M DIST 12 R Andy Biggs Eddie Farnsworth, Warren Petersen Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek Nancy Barto John Allen, Heather Carter Cave Creek, Phoenix DIST S Rich Crandall Doug Coleman, Kelly Townsend Apache Junc on, Mesa, Queen Creek DIST T RIC R Al Melvin Adam Kwasman, Steve Smith Casa Grande, Eloy, Marana, Maricopa, Oro Valley, Tucson Steve Yarbrough Tom Forese, J.D. Mesnard Chandler, Gilbert John McComish Jeff Dial, Bob Robson Chandler, Guadalupe, Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe DIST DIST M DIST Linda Lopez Andrea Dalessandro, Rosanna Gabaldon Nogales, Patagonia, Sahuarita, South Tucson, Tucson S DIST R T RIC 11 DIST S M Steve Pierce Karen Fann, Andy Tobin Carefree, Cave Creek, Chino Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Peoria, Phoenix, Presco , Presco Valley, Wickenburg DIST DIST DIST DIST M 2 DIST DIST R T RIC DIST DIST DIST DIST S 1 DIST Anna Tovar Mark Cardenas, Lupe Chavira Contreras Avondale, Phoenix, Tolleson T RIC S 21 R M T RIC S 22 M T RIC S R 23 R M T RIC S 24 M T RIC S R 25 R M T RIC S 26 R M T RIC S 27 R M T RIC S 28 R M T RIC S 29 R M T RIC S 30 R M Rick Murphy Rick Gray, Debbie Lesko El Mirage, Peoria, Surprise, Youngtown Judy Burges David Livingston, Phil Lovas Glendale, Peoria, Surprise Michele Reagan John Kavanagh, Michelle Ugen Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Sco sdale Ka e Hobbs Lela Alston, Chad Campbell Phoenix, Sco sdale, Tempe Bob Worsley Jus n Olson, Jus n Pierce Mesa Ed Ableser Juan Mendez, Andrew Sherwood Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe Leah Landrum Taylor Ruben Gallego, Catherine Miranda Guadalupe, Phoenix, Tempe Adam Driggs Kate Brophy McGee, Eric Meyer Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Sco sdale Steve Gallardo Lydia Hernandez, Mar n Quezada El Mirage, Glendale, Phoenix Robert Meza Jonathan Larkin, Debbie McCune Davis Glendale, Phoenix Kimberly Yee Paul Boyer, Carl Seel Glendale, Phoenix David Bradley Stefanie Mach, Bruce Wheeler Tucson 1 YAVAPAI 22 23 15 MARICOPA 6 20 21 29 13 30 24 28 26 19 25 5 T RIC T RIC DIST DIST 6 T RIC 7 4 APACHE 11 PINAL 16 12 8 YAVAPAI GILA DIST T RIC T RIC 4 T RIC DIST PINAL 11 GREENLEE 8 T RIC 3 PIMA T RIC 9 GRAHAM T RIC 10 DIST DIST YUMA T RIC DIST DIST MARICOPA T RIC 14 DIST DIST 17 1 LA PAZ 13 NAVAJO DIST T RIC DIST MOHAVE 18 27 COCONINO DIST 2013 LEGISLATIVE DISTRICTS T RIC COCHISE T RIC 2 SANTA CRUZ QUESTIONS? 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