Important Information
County Champion to Seek New Opportunities
 Though Representative Jennifer Burns was elected to represent a district that includes five counties, all fifteen of Arizona's counties understand the notable impact her efforts have had on their region.
Representative Burns has been a key player in preventing harmful cuts and cost shifts to counties. She helped obtain significant ALTCS relief for counties and fended off arbitrary and harmful caps on public health, jail and library districts. In addition, she championed numerous CSA legislative priorities, including county graffiti abatement authority and public health protections.
Click here to read CSA's interview with Representative Burns.
2009 CSA Legislative Priorities Process Open
Though there is no sign of sine die for the current legislative session, counties are already considering their priorities for 2009 legislative action. CSA's policy development process identifies priority policy items designed to help counties deliver efficient, responsive services to constituents.
Proposals must be submitted to CSA by July 30, 2008. Click here for the legislative proposals packet, which includes:
-
CSA Policy Development Road Map
-
Tips for Developing Successful Proposals
-
Legislative Policy Proposal Template
Focus Turns to FY09 Budget
 The legislature adjourned early this week in order to grant more time to the working group charged with creating a Republican-backed FY09 budget agreement. The groups, which are made up of hand-picked members of the Republican caucus, spent hours this week discussing potential budget cuts and fund sweeps that will balance the projected $1.9 billion deficit for this fiscal year.
Visit the Advocacy page for additional information and budget updates.
NACo Presidential Appointments
NACo President-elect Don Stapley is accepting applications for presidential leadership and committee appointments. The Presidential Appointments Application form should be completed by those who would like to be considered for a leadership or committee appointment for the 2008-2009 presidential year. Click here for additional information.
|
| |
