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State Budget Update  Governor Jan Brewer last Friday released her Executive Budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2013. Of particular interest was the section on the prisoner shift issue fronting the 2012 County Government Platform. The governor's proposal recognizes the many unresolved questions and concerns raised by the language of the law set to go into effect July 1. Specifically noting the concerns surrounding programming, protection, sentencing computation, community supervision, and work release issues, Gov. Brewer has recommended repealing the inmate shift law before it takes effect. AACo President Dodie Doolittle said "the governor sees the importance of this issue to the counties, and we thank her for taking the position that she has." In order to ensure a unified message, members are encouraged to utilize this set of talking points when dicussing the effect of the inmate shift with public and state officials. AACo will have a full analysis of the Executive Budget in next week's edition of Capitol Notes. |
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President Invites AACo Officers to Q&A Call About SOTU  AACo's officers were invited to participate in a conference call led by President Barack Obama Friday. The call was scheduled in anticipation of next week's State of the Union address. Local, state, and tribal leaders from across the United States were invited to discuss stories from their communities that could contribute to the overall theme of the president's address, which will focus on rebuilding the economy based on fair play, a fair shot, and a fair share. |
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2012 AGD is Here -- Download the Mobile App Today!  The 2012 Arizona Government Directory is here and counties will begin receiving their pre-ordered books today. As AACo works diligently to fulfill the orders already received, Association members and the public are reminded that they can place new orders directly with Sue Anderson. List price is $40, however there are huge discounts available for members, public agencies and bulk orders. In addition to our traditional book format, the 2012 AGD has also been released as a mobile application for both Apple and Android operating systems. Now you can take the AGD with you anywhere on your Android smartphone or tablet, iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. The mobile app includes everything in the print version, plus much more. Take advantage of all of the app's interactive features, get news feeds directly from AACo, then share the app with friends and coworkers via e-mail and social networks. And with regular updates, your mobile 2012 AGD will never be out-of-date again. Scan or click the appropriate QR code for your platform on the right to download the mobile app today! |
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Take Action!  Get involved in the action by adding your voice to the issues impacting Arizona's county governments. AACo's advocacy and education efforts require the involvement of our membership. And county government, including your office, is stronger for the action of vocal, participative county officials who engage in the state legislative process.
Sharing your opinion on legislation has never been easier. Log on to the Legislature's Request to Speak system and register your opinion on these items.
AACo members are encouraged to:
- Support HB2122 - Board of Supervisors Powers (AACo Bill)
- Support SB1080 - Grand Jury Length of Term
- Support SB1040 - Constable Ethics Board Membership
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County Government Platform Update  |
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Next Week's Committee Schedules
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