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Citizen’s engagement is critical to a balanced city. If a city has only one voice then it pushes residents out and it becomes extremely difficult to for residents to feel welcome. Limiting and controlling the voice of the people creates a limited and controlled community. Involvement programs emphasize the participation of citizens in governance, community…
Expenditure limitation is regulated by the State of Arizona. There is two (2) Types of Alternative Expenditure Limit for Cities and Towns in Arizona. Alternative options are required to be voter approved. Arizona State Law 41-563 – Expenditure limitations; determination by the commission; definitions Uniform Expenditure Reporting System (UERS) | Auditor General Arizona Auditor GeneralThe Arizona…
I recently came across this email written on July 28, 2013. To Mayor Rob Adams, City Council, City Manager Tim Ernster, Ed Conway, Jennifer Wesselholf, Is it acceptable to have 20 years of a no-bid contract with the Chamber and millions of public dollars going to the Members of the Chamber? Are 10 years okay…
There has been so much misinformation on Sedona City Bed Tax being generated from the Sedona Chamber. April 12, 2023, Sedona City Council Meeting, the City Attorney, Kurt Christianson, explained that based upon ARS 9-500.06 law, it is a City Tax, not a pass-through tax. The Council has all rights to keep it in place….
Just because your hear a something is it true? What is the difference between fact and fiction? If you hear the same narrative over and over does it make it true? For many it does make it true. Many people hear a story assume it is true.As demonstrated in the book I’m Okay You’re Okay…
Arizona Governments Tourism Program Benchmark Arizona Destination Marketing organizations are defined by the Arizona Office of Tourism, “It is the responsibility of the municipality or county to designate either themselves or another organization if they intend to participate in AOT’s programs.“ The Arizona Governments Tourism Program Benchmark reviews Single Municipalities, Counties, the State of Arizona…
City Economic Development Advisory Boards Benchmark What type of policy do other Cities and Towns in Arizona for Economic Development Advisory Boards?Are there any laws in Arizona for Cities & Town Economic Development? State Law: Economic Development A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Arizona Cities or TownsExpenditures for economic development; definitions A.R.S. § 9-500.11Economic development under State Law is requires “improve…
A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Expenditures for economic development A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Expenditures for economic development A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Arizona Cities or TownsExpenditures for economic development; definitions A.R.S. § 9-500.11 Economic development under State Law is requires “improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the city or town.” Economic development under State Law is requires “improve or enhance the economic…
A.R.S. § 9-500.06. Hospitality industry; discrimination prohibited; use of tax proceeds; exemption; definitions 9-500.06. Hospitality industry; discrimination prohibited; use of tax proceeds; exemption; definitions A.R.S. § 9-500.06 A. A city or town shall not discriminate against hospitality industry businesses in the collection of fees. For the purposes of this subsection: 1. “Discriminate” means any increase of fees…
