Prop 479 - Half-Cent Sales Tax for Transportation
Prop 479 is the continuation of an existing, dedicated half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County to fund transportation. This dedicated half-cent sales tax was first established by voters in 1985 with the approval of Proposition 300 and subsequently renewed in 2004 with the voters' approval of Proposition 400. Its extension is on the November 5, 2024, Maricopa County ballot. A "yes" vote extends the tax until 2045. A "no" vote will discontinue the tax at the end of 2025.
A 20-year continuation of the tax is projected to generate $14.9 billion in revenues (2020 dollars).
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Elections are right around the corner
- July 1, 2024: Last day to register to vote in the Primary Election
- July 3, 2024: Early Voting Begins
- July 30, 2024: Primary Election Day
- August 14, 2024: Last Day to Remove Political Signs
Please take a look at the candidates for each town.
Cave Creek 2024 Candidates
Carefree 2024 Candidates
Carefree Candidate Forum
The Carefree Cave Creek Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a Town Candidate Forum will be held on Wednesday, June 19th, starting at 6:00 PM at the Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, 7415 E Elbow Bend Road, Carefree, AZ 85377. This event will provide an excellent opportunity for residents to meet the candidates running for the Carefree town council and learn more about their platforms and visions for the future of Carefree.
There is limited seating. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Only sealable water is allowed in the Chapel. No food allowed.
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Cave Creek Candidate Forum
The Cave Creek Candidate forum was held on April 4th. Here is a link to watch the video.
Forum Video
Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Program
I was very fortunate to attend a forum where the FinCEN (a division of the U.S. Treasury Department) Director Gacki spoke about the BOI and Corporate Transparency Act. The forum was sponsored by Senator Sinema.
This affects a majority of all the businesses in the Desert Foothills Region and it seems they are still building everything out, but are mandating that all businesses provide information on who owns the business to derail fake companies that are used for money laundering.
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Protect the Boarder Bill Passes the House
The Protect the Border Act (HCR 2060) passed the House this week sending the measure to the November 2024 ballot for voters to decide. The bill submits a proposition to the voters, entitled the Secure the Border Act, establishing state criminal liability for a range of border-related conduct and certain existing drug offenses involving fentanyl that cause death. It prescribes various enforcement mechanisms for these border-related provisions and grants immunity to certain state personnel who enforce these provisions as part of their official duties. Provisions are related to border crimes and enforcement and the sale of lethal fentanyl.
HCR 2060
Arizona Legislative Report June 6, 2024
Click the headline to see what is taking place with the Arizona Legislation this month.
SMALL BUSINESS OUTLOOK
58% Share of small businesses who expect increased revenues in the next 12 months.
48% Share of small businesses who plan on increasing employees in the next 12 months.
Source: WSJ / Vistage Small Business CEO Confidence Index
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