Creatures of Statute

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/]

Beyond Concrete: Innovating Flood Control in Pima County

Flood control is one of the many essential services counties provide to protect residents, infrastructure, and local communities. In this episode, we take a closer look at how Pima County is modernizing flood control through targeted infrastructure investments, stormwater management projects, and community partnerships designed to reduce risk and improve public spaces. Learn more about Pima County Green Stormwater Infrastructure here [https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/6236e0d140b54c73aabc5e5c29e328b9] To learn more about flood control districts, check out CSA's overview of special districts here [https://www.countysupervisors.org/_files/ugd/3a5ae8_3f98698a2d284d37bc6c9507214cfff4.pdf]

Off the Charts: What Counties Run On - A Copper Case Study

Welcome to Off the Charts, the Creatures of Statute series where we dig into the data and explore the stories that most people and policymakers don't get to see. In this episode, we dig into Greenlee County and the role copper plays in shaping its revenue picture. As one of Arizona’s historic “Five C’s,” copper has long driven the local economy, but what happens when a county’s tax base is heavily concentrated in a single industry? Explore the County Encyclopedia and other data tools referenced in today's episode at https://www.countysupervisors.org/data [https://www.countysupervisors.org/data]