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Jack Brown, Tom Chabin Recognized for Outstanding Service Two n Jack Brown is a lifelong resident of Apache County and has served in the legislature since 1963. He is currently the House minority leader. Brown has been an ardent supporter of counties, dedicated to serving the needs of rural areas. This year he worked to protect funding for county fairs and other important local programs, and supported counties on preserving authority over secondary districts. His leadership was crucial to protecting counties in a budget year with a $2.2 billion state shortfall. Yuma County recently enacted stricter water supply standards for new subdivisions, becoming the second county in Arizona to do so. Last month, the board of supervisors unanimously adopted Ordinance 2008-03, an ordinance authorized by the state legislature last year. The ordinance requires new subdivisions to demonstrate water "adequacy" (defined as a 100-year water supply) before they could be approved.
"I think it is best that subdivisions be built in a way that ensures homeowners will have water," explained Yuma County Supervisor Russell McCloud. "Water management is going to be very important in the long run. This ordinance gives the ability to know who is drawing from the water resources and enhances effective water management in the future."
The county's ordinance will make it eligible for loans through the state's Water Adequacy Supply Development Revolving Fund, which was established last year.
Cochise County adopted a similar water ordinance in March.
 Following the advice of a Citizens Committee, the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to ask voters to approve an additional one-quarter of one cent Jail District sales tax this November.The Citizens Committee met repeatedly this summer to evaluate the Yavapai County Adult Detention Facilities and the factors affecting the costs of operating those facilities. In its report to the board of supervisors, the Committee noted that community safety could be jeopardized if the Jail District continues to operate at a deficit (the deficit was $1.7 million for FY08 and is projected to be $5.4 million for FY09).
The Committee praised the jail system for being operated efficiently, effectively and responsibly, but noted that as Yavapai County continues to grow and become more urbanized, crime rates and the demand for jail facilities will increase. The Committee recognized that the current Jail District deficit is already diverting limited county general fund revenues and urged the board of supervisors to request voters to approve additional resources. As Committee Chairman Rowle Simmons summarized, "You really have no choice."
The General Election will be held on November 4, 2008.
Online registration is now available for the 34th annual Governor's Rural and Regional Development Conference, which will take place in Carefree from September 24-26. The conference, presented in partnership with the Arizona Association for Economic Development, provides workshops and sessions presented by experts in their fields. Participants gain an understanding of the tools that are available to help Arizona's leaders and citizens address the challenges facing their communities.
Click here to register or for additional information.
Visit the CSA Calendar of Events at www.countysupervisors.org/calendar.
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CSA President and Graham County Supervisor Jim Palmer said, "We very much appreciate all of the hard work and support that these legislators have given us this year in the interest of counties.
Tom Chabin has represented district two in the legislature since 2007. Previously, he served on the Coconino County Board of Supervisors. Current Coconino County Supervisor Matt Ryan praised Chabin's leadership, stating, "Having served on the board for two terms, Representative Chabin understands the populations that counties serve and what counties need in order to provide these services. Tom is a good friend and he has done an excellent job as a spokesman for counties in the legislature."|
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