Creatures of Statute

Off the Charts: Wayfair Windfall?

This week on Creatures of Statute, we're bringing you another episode of our series Off the Charts. The 2018 Wayfair decision is often cited as a major revenue boost for local governments. But what do the numbers actually show? We take a data-driven look at remote retail collections across Arizona counties, examine how online sales taxation changed after Wayfair, and compare those revenues to rising county costs, including mandatory ALTCS contributions. Explore the data featured in this episode at https://www.countysupervisors.org/data [https://www.countysupervisors.org/data].

Mohave County Flood Control: Protecting Property & Recharging the Aquifer with Scott Holtry

This week, we learn about how Mohave County is leveraging stormwater mitigation projects to promote groundwater recharge, strengthening long-term water resilience in the Kingman area. In this episode, Mohave County Development Services Director Scott Holtry discusses how the county partnered with local and state agencies, including WIFA, USGS, and ADWR, to protect communities and support future growth. Learn more about Mohave County Water Information here [https://www.mohave.gov/departments/development-services/mohave-county-water-information/] View a presentation on Kingman Area Stormwater Mitigation and Recharge Projects here [https://countysupervisors.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/LegislativeResearchTeam/IQBmXjtuLHAvR4npJE1i42MqAdTvJWhkyq_h_6PaRy0EBO8?e=6lZXmZ]

County Touchpoints in the FY27 State Budget

We break down the FY 2027 state budget package introduced by the Arizona Legislature this week after months of negotiations between legislative leaders and the Governor's Office. We discuss the state's fiscal outlook, review several of the major tax and spending provisions included in the proposal, and take a closer look at where key county priorities landed in the final agreement. To view our full analysis of the budget as introduced, view our document here [https://countysupervisors.sharepoint.com/sites/LegislativeResearchTeam/Legislative%2520Files/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%252Fsites%252FLegislativeResearchTeam%252FLegislative%2520Files%252FState%252F2026%2520Legislative%2520Session%252FState%2520Budget%252FFinal%2520Budget%2520Proposal%2520June%25202026%252FFY%25202027%2520State%2520Budget%2520County%2520Touchpoints%2520%252D%2520As%2520Introduced%2520%252D%2520For%2520Web%252Epdf&parent=%252Fsites%252FLegislativeResearchTeam%252FLegislative%2520Files%252FState%252F2026%2520Legislative%2520Session%252FState%2520Budget%252FFinal%2520Budget%2520Proposal%2520June%25202026&p=true&ga=1]

Off the Charts: Why Home Values Rise but Tax Burdens Stay Low

In this episode of Off the Charts, we explore how Arizona's property tax framework has kept our relative property tax burden one of the lowest in the country—even as home prices have more than doubled. We break down the data behind levy limits, inflation, county budget pressures, and what Arizona's low-tax status means for taxpayers and local services. Watch this week's episode on our youtube channel here [https://youtu.be/wN1BreTF7NQ] Explore our data tools at https://www.countysupervisors.org/data [https://www.countysupervisors.org/data] and check out our levy limit guide at https://www.countysupervisors.org/levy-limits [https://www.countysupervisors.org/levy-limits]

The Business of Food Safety: Counties & the Restaurant Industry with Dan Bogert

This week on Creatures of Statute, we sat down with Dan Bogert, COO of the Arizona Restaurant Association, to discuss the intersection of county government, public health, and Arizona’s restaurant industry. The conversation explored food safety regulations, health inspections, permitting, and the vital role local restaurants play in Arizona’s economy and communities. Tune in for an inside look at how industry and local government work together to support public health and small businesses across the state. Check out the Arizona Restaurant Association here [https://azrestaurant.org/] View current and previous winners of the Foodist Awards here [https://foodistawards.com/]