City leaders in Tucson could ask residents to weigh in on a potential sales tax increase to help fund community projects.
The Tucson City Council is slated to continue discussions this week about a half-cent sales tax measure voters could see in a special election next March.
If passed, the Safe and Vibrant City measure would provide $800 million over the next 10 years for public safety programs within fire and police departments, along with affordable housing initiatives and other community projects.
City leaders say these are existing programs that have already proven to be effective, but current funding is dwindling. The mayor and council will consider the measure’s language this week and whether to send it to the ballot.
More election news
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Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes thanked lawmakers for approving millions of dollars to pay for election-related expenses this year, but said the state’s elections systems are still critically underfunded. -
Christina Corieri of Consilium Consulting and Democratic strategist Tony Cani joined The Show to talk about what the change at the Department of Homeland Security might mean for Arizona, competing plans for increased transparency in state government and more. -
From speeding up election results to getting rid of automatic early voting to requiring ID the proposals are impactful. And not even all Republicans agree on what should change. -
Cochise County leaders are asking National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard to investigate debunked concerns about the certification of voting machines in Arizona. -
Early voting for the Salt River Project board election begins on March 11. April 7 is election day. And you may have seen signs around the Valley for a slate of candidates supported by Turning Point USA.
