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Law to force AG investigation of cities ‘rung’ again, complaint withdrawn quickly
A Yuma lawmaker on Friday started the short-lived process of initiating an attorney general investigation into whether the City of Somerton violated state law by charging a local church a fee for a building permit.
New session, old story – cities, counties fend off Legislature’s reach
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns and the Arizona Association of Counties fended off a bonding plan that would have allowed the state’s three public universities to keep the sales taxes they ordinarily would have paid to the state, cities and counties.
Lawmakers approve bill forcing local authorities to hold a person when asked by immigration officers
HB2121 would make it illegal for any public official to refuse to comply with an “immigration detainer.” That is a formal request by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that a state or local agency keep for up to 48 hours someone not in this country legally, giving time for federal agents to pick them up.
Don’t call it a TIF - new economic development tool emerges
Municipal officials are hoping to get a new economic development tool next legislative session while avoiding comparisons to the oft-maligned system known as tax increment financing.
Cities, towns offers new plan for public safety pension
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns has proposed changes to the state pension system for future public safety employees.
State Supreme Court rules Legislature can’t tinker with local elections
For the second time in three years, the Arizona Supreme Court has blocked efforts by state lawmakers to control when charter cities can hold their elections.
Mayors: Special-interest tax break harms cities, hurts public safety
As mayors, some of our top priorities include keeping neighborhoods safe, maintaining high quality of life and attracting high-wage jobs to our communities.
New governor renews hope for old gun bills
Dale Wiebusch stood before the Senate Federalism, Mandates and Fiscal Responsibility Committee feeling the sensation of déjà vu.
TPT reform provision put on hold for 1 year
The Arizona Department of Revenue will delay the implementation of a key provision of Gov. Jan Brewer’s transaction privilege tax reform package because it cannot get a new electronic portal ready in time.
Special session not needed, apparently
DOR last week decided to put part of Brewer’s 2013 TPT reform package on hold for a year. In an Oct. 7 letter to League of Arizona Cities and Towns Executive Director Ken Strobeck, DOR Director David Raber said the agency is delaying the implementation of the single point of administration provision for one year
Bill would impose new public records fee
The sponsor of an Arizona bill that would impose new fees for access to public records wants to let people know just why that's necessary.
