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They are the level of government closest to the people, most accessible to them and most responsive to their economy contracts, so do revenues that support public services. needs. They provide the vast majority of first responder—police and fire—services and are national leaders in business development, government efficiency and quality-of-life amenities. Arizona’s cities and towns are an essential part of As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congress allocated specific financial relief the continuum of government in our state. for states and local governments to endure some of these challenges. However, this measure did not account for the massive reduction in revenue from lost tourism and economic activity. The information below illustrates these impacts Core Principles and identifies the cuts to essential services: The League of Arizona Cities and Towns is guided by two core principles: 1) Preserve local decision-making; and ECONOMIC EFFECTS 2) Protect shared revenues. Arizona cities and towns are budgeted and projected for shortfalls totaling over Legislative Priorities $1 Billion in local revenues in FY 21. The League supports legislation respecting the role of municipal government and its core principles and opposes measures that undermine them. The following policy priorities were developed with input from our members, approved OTHER SOURCES (TRANSPORTATION/IMPACT FEES/PARKS & REC) by the League’s Resolutions Committee, and will ensure that cities and towns can maintain the high-quality municipal $88.5 M ENTERPRISE FUNDS government services that businesses and citizens rely on. (UTILITIES/AIRPORTS/ETC.) $387 M • Support the creation of a housing tax credit to increase affordable housing and reduce the costs of and demand on public services as a result of a lack of housing • Provide flexibility to cities and towns to publish or post public notices where it is most accessible to the public to achieve maximum transparency at the lowest possible expense UNANTICIPATED COVID-19 EXPENSES • Support changes to state law to allow the use of consular ID cards as a valid form of identification Graph denotes percentage of cities and towns accounting for unexpected LOCAL SALES TAX expenses in these categories. $483 M City and Town COVID-19 Response and Impacts BED TAX In response to the unprecedented health and economic crises triggered by COVID-19, cities and towns are working $78.5 M with local non-profits and community organizations to provide support to small businesses and residents facing financial difficulties to pay rent and utility expenses. Cities and towns have made the following allocations for various types of assistance: • Small business assistance: $71,155,076 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% • Non-profit assistance: $37,718,528 • Utility assistance: $38,095,834 IMPACT TO Essential functions such as fire and police will also face cuts. • Eviction prevention: $37,709,030 ESSENTIAL SERVICES • Personal protective equipment to local schools and hospitals: $4,467,391 • Food and shelter assistance: $40,781,701 Essential services provided by municipalities • Broadband and technology assistance for students: $20,260,597 will be impacted due to revenue shortfalls regardless of city or town size. Infrastructure While cities and towns throughout the state are working hard to provide aid to struggling residents and businesses, they and capital projects will be the most too are experiencing the economic challenges due to reduced economic activity and loss of tourism revenue. Local affected as declining revenues force municipalities to delay critical needs, governments rely heavily on transaction privilege and hospitality taxes to balance their budgets. When these sources further slowing an economic recovery. of revenue decline, local elected leaders must make difficult decisions including cuts to municipal services like public <10K 10K - 49K 50K - 199K 200K+ safety, parks or community services; delaying road construction or improvements to municipal facilities; or lay off WASTE/ PLANNING/ CAPITAL ADMINISTRATIVE FIRE EMS POLICE INFRASTRUCTURE SANITATION HOUSING PROJECTS SERVICES Overview their workforce. This exemplifies the mutual relationship between local government and the business community: Cities and towns in Arizona are home to nearly 80% of the state’s residents and more than 90% of the state’s business when businesses thrive, tax revenue is generated and invested back into the community to provide services; when the activity. They are the level of government closest to the people, most accessible to them and most responsive to their economy contracts, so do revenues that support public services. needs. They provide the vast majority of first responder—police and fire—services and are national leaders in business development, government efficiency and quality-of-life amenities. Arizona’s cities and towns are an essential part of As part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Congress allocated specific financial relief the continuum of government in our state. for states and local governments to endure some of these challenges. However, this measure did not account for the massive reduction in revenue from lost tourism and economic activity. The information below illustrates these impacts Core Principles and identifies the cuts to essential services: The League of Arizona Cities and Towns is guided by two core principles: 1) Preserve local decision-making; and ECONOMIC EFFECTS 2) Protect shared revenues. Arizona cities and towns are budgeted and projected for shortfalls totaling over Legislative Priorities $1 Billion in local revenues in FY 21. The League supports legislation respecting the role of municipal government and its core principles and opposes measures that undermine them. The following policy priorities