2015

MUNICIPAL POLICY
STATEMENT

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INFRASTRUCTURE

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.

The League is concerned with the ability of cities and towns
to meet the ever-increasing demands that our growing
population places on existing infrastructure. Therefore, the
League will:

PRESERVE LOCAL CONTROL

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operation and maintenance of retention and detention bases;

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.

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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. 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.

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transportation maintenance and infrastructure funding; and

PROTECT STATE SHARED REVENUE

COMMUNITY SUPPORT

The League is determined to safeguard the economic
resources that cities and towns require to ensure safety and
provide high-quality 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.

ECONOMIC VITALITY
The League is determined to safeguard the fiscal tools cities
and towns require to provide the high-quality services their
residents demand and continue to attract new economic
opportunities. To that end, the League calls upon the
Legislature to:
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to facilitate economic development in rural communities.
The League recognizes that all levels of government must
work cooperatively in order to be successful and provide
citizens with the quality they expect and deserve. To that end,
the League calls upon the Legislature to:
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
The League recognizes that success at the local level requires
well-written state laws. Therefore, the League will support
legislation to:
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implementing development impact fees.

of Arizonans live in one of
the state’s 91 incorporated
cities and towns.
83% of Arizona’s workforce
resides within a city or town

HURF Transfers from Cities and Towns
to DPS (2000 - Present)
$35.0

$ (millions)

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LOWEST IN
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IN STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYEES PER 100 RESIDENTS

FOR MORE INFORMATION: CALL 602-258-5786
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Steve Pierce(R)
Noel Campbell(R), Karen Fann(R)
Carefree, Cave Creek, Chino Valley,
Dewey-Humboldt, Peoria, Phoenix,
Prescott, Prescott Valley, Wickenburg
Andrea Dalessandro(D)
John C. Ackerley(R), Rosanna Gabaldon(D)
Nogales, Patagonia, Sahuarita,
South Tucson, Tucson

Olivia Cajero Bedford(D)
Sally Ann Gonzales(D), Macario Saldate(D)
Tucson

Lynne Pancrazi(D)
Charlene Fernandez(D), Lisa Otondo(D)
Buckeye, Gila Bend, Goodyear, San Luis,
Somerton, Tucson, Yuma

Kelli Ward(R)
Sonny Borrelli(R), Regina Cobb(R)
Bullhead City, Colorado City, Kingman,
Lake Havasu City, Parker, Quartzsite

Sylvia Allen(R)
Brenda Barton(R), Robert Thorpe(R)
Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Flagstaff,
Holbrook, Jerome, Payson, Sedona, Snowflake,
Star Valley, Taylor, Tusayan, Williams
Carlyle Begay(D)
Jennifer Benally(D), Albert Hale(D)
Eagar, Fredonia, Page, Pinetop-Lakeside,
Show Low, Springerville, St. Johns, Winslow

Barbara McGuire(D)
Frank Pratt(R), T.J. Shope(R)
Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Florence, Globe,
Hayden, Kearny, Mammoth, Miami,
Superior, Winkelman
Steve Farley(D)
Randall Friese(D), Victoria Steele(D)
Marana, Oro Valley, Tucson

David Bradley(D)
Stefanie Mach(D), Bruce Wheeler(D)
Tucson

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Steve Smith(R)
Mark Finchem(R), Vince Leach(R)
Casa Grande, Eloy, Marana, Maricopa,
Oro Valley, Tucson

Andy Biggs(R)
Eddie Farnsworth(R), Warren Petersen(R)
Chandler, Gilbert, Queen Creek

Don Shooter(R)
Darin Mitchell(R), Steve Montenegro(R)
Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear,
Litchfield Park, Surprise, Wellton,
Wickenburg, Yuma
Gail Griffin(R)
David Gowan(R), David Stevens(R)
Benson, Bisbee, Clifton, Douglas, Duncan,
Huachuca City, Pima, Safford, Sierra Vista,
Thatcher, Tombstone, Tucson, Willcox
Nancy Barto(R)
John Allen(R), Heather Carter(R)
Cave Creek, Phoenix

David Farnsworth(R)
Doug Coleman(R), Kelly Townsend(R)
Apache Junction, Mesa, Queen Creek

Steve Yarbrough(R)
J.D. Mesnard(R), Jeff Weninger(R)
Chandler, Gilbert

Jeff Dial(R)
Jill Norgaard(R), Bob Robson(R)
Chandler, Guadalupe, Mesa,
Phoenix, Tempe

Lupe Chavira Contreras(D)
Mark Cardenas(D), Diego Espinoza(D)
Avondale, Phoenix, Tolleson

Kimberly Yee(R)
Paul Boyer(R), Anthony Kern(R)
Glendale, Phoenix

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Debbie Lesko(R)
Rick Gray(R), Tony Rivero(R)
El Mirage, Peoria, Surprise, Youngtown

Judy Burges(R)
David Livingston(R), Phil Lovas(R)
Glendale, Peoria, Surprise

John Kavanagh(R)
Jay Lawrence(R), Michelle Ugenti(R)
Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale

Katie Hobbs(D)
Lela Alston(D), Ken Clark(D)
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe

Bob Worsley(R)
Russell Bowers(R), Justin Olson(R)
Mesa

Ed Ableser(D)
Juan Mendez(D), Andrew Sherwood(D)
Mesa, Phoenix, Tempe

Catherine Miranda(D)
Reginald Bolding(D), Rebecca Rios(D)
Guadalupe, Phoenix, Tempe

Adam Driggs(R)
Kate Brophy McGee(R), Eric Meyer(D)
Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale

Martin Quezada(D)
Richard Andrade(D), Ceci Velasquez(D)
El Mirage, Glendale, Phoenix

Robert Meza(D)
Jonathan Larkin(D), Debbie McCune Davis(D)
Glendale, Phoenix

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