TO: Mayor Collins and Town Council Members
FROM: Kevin Burke, Town Manager
Dawn Marie Buckland, Deputy Town Manager
DATE: October 26, 2017
DEPARTMENT: Town Manager
Staff Contact Dawn Marie Buckland, 480.348.3555
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AGENDA TITLE:
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Recognition of State Legislators for the 2017 Legislative Session
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Council Goals
Strengthen relationship with the State Legislature
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
In the 2017 legislative session, 1,079 bills were introduced in the Arizona Senate and House. 355 of these were passed and sent to Governor Ducey, and 344 were signed into law. The League of Arizona Cities and Towns estimates that more than 25% of these affect cities and towns.
Our State Legislature is tasked with the unenviable responsibility of balancing many diverse, and at times conflicting interests amongst a variety of stakeholders. Often legislation is introduced to resolve a problem, yet careful consideration is required to ensure that the resolution of one problem does not result in the creation of another.
The Town of Paradise Valley is in Legislative District 28 (LD28). The LD28 delegation, comprised of Senator Kate Brophy McGee, Representative Maria Syms, and Representative Kelli Butler, reflected great credit upon themselves and the community that they serve. They were earnest, diligent, and judicious in their efforts not only to pass legislation that was in the best interests of Paradise Valley residents and resorts, but also to ensure that the right stakeholders were at the table to develop and implement mutually beneficial solutions.
Senator Kate Brophy McGee, well known for her commitment to families, education, and healthcare, fought tirelessly to protect cities and towns from both intentional and unintended consequences in innumerable bills, including those related to construction sales tax, photo radar, state shared revenue, small cell and other right of way issues, unfunded mandates, and consolidated election requirements. Sh...
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