PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCE NO. (O)26-02, DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ADOPTION AMENDING THE TOWN OF ORO VALLEY TAX CODE TO ADOPT A LOCAL USE TAX OF 2.5% BY DESELECTING MODEL OPTION #15, ADOPTING LOCAL OPTION JJ; AND DESIGNATING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Voiced opposition to tax increases during high inflation, arguing they hurt fixed-income seniors and struggling small businesses.

Read a statement on behalf of former Sheriff Mark Napier opposing piecemeal tax increases and calling for a comprehensive fiscal strategy.

Argued that new taxes will harm local businesses in a town with flat growth and send the wrong economic message.

Supported the proposed revenues, noting that staff operates leanly and expenditure cuts alone cannot make up for revenue shortfalls.