Important Information
AZ Voters to Consider 11 Ballot Proposals
In November, voters will consider 11 issues that were placed on the ballot. Click here for a summary of the issues, or visit the Secretary of State's website for full language of each proposal.
2008 Candidate Debates
Candidates for the Arizona legislature and the Corporation Commission will participate in numerous debates in the coming months. To find out when your candidates will discuss important issues, visit the Arizona Clean Elections Commission website(for legislative debates) or the Arizona Tele-communications and Information Council website (for Corporation Commission debates).
FY09 Budget Contains Many County Impacts
 The state's FY09 budget addresses a forecast deficit of $1.9 billion by cutting approximately $360 million from state agency budgets, sweeping nearly $340 million from a variety of funds, and bonding for nearly $560 million for new school construction.
The budget leans heavily on assistance from counties, sweeping funding streams and establishing large contributions to help meet the state's obligations. Click here for CSA's full budget analysis.
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:
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CSA Policy Development Road Map
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Tips for Developing Successful Proposals
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Legislative Policy Proposal Template
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