Nancy Smith

Advisory committee governance concerns

PRTA Transit Tax Refunds — $44-45 Million Remaining

Could bring Maricopa an estimated $6-8 million for road maintenance.

Fire pension board membership change

No direct cost to residents — this is routine pension plan administration.

Bed Tax Policy and Wild West Music Festival accountability

Proposed FY 2027 budgets of $225,000 for tourism projects and $22,500 for arts grants.

Adoption of FY 2026-2027 Final Budget

Primary property tax rate cut returns about $824,000 to residents; the overall budget grows 12.3% to $85.8 million.

FY 2026-2027 Tentative Budget and 10-Year Capital Improvement Plan

About $23 million collected in 2025 for infrastructure like traffic signals and street lights.

Arts grant funding levels

The size of city arts grants relative to recreation spending is at issue, but no dollar figures were given.

State budget veto and Colorado River cuts

State budget uncertainty could affect city funding; the Colorado River cut has long-term water supply implications.

2026 Legislative Platform

Includes an $800,000+ federal ambulance funding request and protection of $102M in SR 347 appropriations.

New city website launch

The city previously paid about $4,000 just to move its search bar; the new contract allows free self-service edits.

Pending litigation claims against the City

Litigation against the city could carry settlement or judgment costs paid with taxpayer dollars, though no figures were discussed publicly.