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ARF- 2877

Regular Agenda Item 2. H.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	11/18/2014
Submitted For:	Don McDaniel Jr.
Submitted By:	Jacque Griffin, Asst. County Manager/Librarian, Asst County Manager/Library District
Department:	Deputy County Mgr/Library District

Information

Request/Subject

Resolution No. 14-11-01 for County Supervisors Association (CSA) Legislative Priorities for 2015.

Background Information

Following the November election, CSA staff has begun to set up meetings with many legislators and their executive staff to introduce, educate and advocate the fiscal and legislative priorities that were agreed upon at the CSA Legislative Summit for the coming session. The message they will be delivering was adopted by the CSA Board of Directors at the summit and focuses on restoring counties to fiscal health:

Prevent additional shifts of state functions and administrative costs to the county level
Eliminate county payments to the Arizona State Hospital for Sexually Violent Persons
Reestablish payments to the counties reflecting the county share of state lottery revenues
Fully fund local Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) dollars.

Evaluation

CSA staff has asked that each county adopt and send the attached resolution and cover letter to remind our legislators of the concerns and priorities. They are also recommending that Supervisors arrange visits with their legislative delegations.

Conclusion

Adopting this resolution and cover letter and sending to the appropriate legislators serves to inform so that they may advocate the county legislative priorities at the state level.

Recommendation

Staff recommends adopting this resolution regarding the 2015 legislative priorities and the cover letter.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Resolution 14-11-01 regarding the 2015 legislative priorities, and authorize the Chairman to sign a letter to legislators. (Don McDaniel)

Attachments
Resolution 14-11-01
Template for Letter to Lawmakers
CSA Talking Points