Arizona Starter Home Act
Americans for Prosperity Arizona Chapter Director Stephen Shadegg urged State House Speaker Steve Montenegro (R-29) to bring State Senator Shawnna Bolick's (R-2) Senate Bill 1229 to the House floor for a vote in a recent letter, saying, "The American Dream of owning a home should be within reach for every hard-working Arizonan, not just a select few."
As discussed with Shadegg last week, Sen. Bolick's Arizona Starter Home Act (SB 1229) gives cities greater leeway on building codes through zoning preemption.
"The general code allows the city to set the vision for what they want their city to look like," Shadegg described to us, adding, "and in that vision, they can determine what scale or what size of homes they want without defining it, like say, 'We want our community to thrive with single family homes that allow for growth in the future,' and they can define that when they go to zoning as no small homes."
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Senator Ruben Gallego: Arizonans deserve a place to call home—and they shouldn't be priced out. Proud to work across the aisle with @SenMcCormickPA to deliver real affordable housing solutions.
Representative Eli Crane: So far this year, through casework, my team worked to return more than $1.4 million to constituents of #AZ02. Proud to get these funds out of the hands of an irresponsible federal government and back into the pockets of hardworking Arizonans.
Representative Juan Ciscomani: I had the honor of awarding @Carondelet_CHN St. Mary’s Hospital a congressional certificate as they celebrate 145 years of service. Their dedication has helped shape a healthier, stronger Tucson community for generations. Congratulations!
Representative Abe Hamadeh: Congressman Hamadeh was honored to join his colleagues and President Trump to celebrate the return of American manufacturing. These investments will bring thousands of new jobs to Arizona, ushering in a better quality of life and new opportunities for the residents of the 8th Congressional District. This America First agenda, which is restoring American manufacturing, is exactly what our constituents voted for when they elected the Republican majority and President Trump.
Representative Greg Stanton: The Trump Administration's threat to withhold infrastructure funding is illegal. They don't get to threaten Arizona's economy to fight some culture war battle.
Representative Yassamin Ansari: In his first 100 days, Trump has delivered nothing but cruelty and chaos. Meanwhile, I've been hard at work to lower costs, fight for our communities, and serve the people of Arizona.
AZ Attorney General Kris Mayes: In the wake of HUD slashing funding for fair housing organizations, I want Arizonans to know that my office is still here to help. To file a housing discrimination complaint, visit azag.gov/civil-rights/f.
State Senator Flavio Bravo: As a proud HLI Alum, it’s always a pleasure to host @ValledelSolAZ’s Hispanic Leadership Institute at the State Capitol. Their commitment to improving public health outcomes and creating thriving communities across Arizona is needed more than ever.
State Representative Alex Kolodin: ENDORSEMENT ALERT I'm thrilled to also announce that Representative David Marshall has endorsed me to be Arizona’s next Secretary of State! Rep. Marshall is an incredible leader with a heart for public service, I’m honored to have his support. STATEMENT FROM REP. DAVID MARSHALL: Alex Kolodin is brilliant, conservative and his fidelity to the law is unrivaled. For too long, the Secretary of State’s office has been treated like a political football. Enough is enough. Alex is committed with every bone in his body to returning this office to a faithful steward of our election laws and restoring all voters’ trust in our elections. I am very proud to offer my full endorsement to Alexander Kolodin to be our next Secretary of State.
State Representative Rachel Keshel: #SSDS Same shit. Different state. Voters must wonder, “Why elect Republicans when most just act like Democrats?”
State Representative Joseph Chaplik: Day 108 of session and it keeps getting worse at the AZ House. This controversial bill would never have been voted on if leadership actually followed the rules we make. The result: Another Democrat heavy bill passes the Republican led majority in the house. Most R's voted NO.
Maricopa County Supervisor Debbie Lesko: I am grateful for how President @realDonaldTrump has secured the southern border in such short order since January 20. President Trump understands that border security is national security, and he has taken meaningful action to protect innocent Americans.
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The Snakebite is written by Grayson Bakich and Javier Manjarres
