CSA’s Public Pension Resolution: The Importance of Data-driven Policy
CSA recently adopted a policy resolution on public pensions—a statement that reflects a commitment to both fiscal responsibility and supporting Arizona’s public employees. In our latest episode, we take a closer look at what this resolution means for counties and the broader conversation around the sustainability of the systems.To access our resolution, click hereTo learn more about CSA's perspective on public pension policy, visit our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/
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It's a Wrap! Recapping our 2025 Policy Summit
Tune in as we wrap up the 2025 Policy Summit in Yuma County. Hear what county officials are focused on, what stood out at the summit, and what’s next on the policy horizon.Special thanks to Yuma County for their hard work in hosting our Summit. To explore our meeting materials and learn more about the proposals in our 2026 legislative agenda, visit our website here. To view our outcome report of the adopted proposals, click here.
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The Fiscal Forecast: What the FAC’s Latest Outlook Means for Arizona
In this episode, we dive into Arizona’s fiscal outlook following the October meeting of the Legislature’s Finance Advisory Committee (FAC). Listen as we break down what the latest numbers reveal about state budget pressures and explore how federal policy—especially H.R. 1—could compound challenges over the state’s three-year budget horizon.To read JLBC’s analysis of the impacts of H.R. 1 click here, and to learn more about CSA visit our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/
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Catching up with AACo's Jen Marson
Today we sit down with the Executive Director of the Arizona Association of Counties, Jen Marson to talk about the policy development process, reactive advocacy, and upcoming issues ahead of the 2026 legislative session. To learn more about AACo, visit https://azcounties.org/, and to learn more about CSA visit our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/.
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Funding Public Safety: The Future of Maricopa County's Jail Excise Tax with Danny De Hoog
In this episode we sit down with Danny De Hoog, Director of Maricopa County's Public Safety Funding Committee, to unpack how Maricopa County funds its public safety and detention services—and what’s next for its voter-approved jail excise tax.To learn more about county jail funding authorities in Arizona, check out our overview here, or visit our website at http://www.countysupervisors.org/
Creatures of Statute is your inside look at county government in Arizona. Produced by the County Supervisors Association, the podcast explores the policies and partnerships shaping how counties deliver essential services, the challenges they face, and the intergovernmental partnerships that make it all work.
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