In 1972, mayors from all over Arizona struck a deal with leaders at the State Capitol that helped our economy grow, kept taxes simple and helped create the strong cities and towns we have today.
In that deal, approved by Arizona voters, cities agreed never to adopt separate income, luxury or “sin” taxes and in exchange, the state would provide 15% of state income taxes with Arizona’s cities and towns. Today those funds account for a majority of our local public safety budgets; it’s a great deal for taxpayers and a great deal for public safety.
Unfortunately, the governor and legislative leadership are now actively trying to break that deal with Arizona cities. Thankfully, we have State Representative David Cook representing us in the Arizona Legislature. He is one of a handful of brave legislators with enough courage to stand up to the power brokers at the State Capitol in Phoenix. Rep. Cook is forcefully speaking out about the destructive impact the proposed tax cut will have on our rural communities and he is fighting to protect us.
