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91st Town Hall Calls for State Trust Land Reform
The 91st Arizona Town Hall recommended the enactment of state trust land reform and adequate funding and authority for the State Land Department to become a true asset manager.
Participants considered "Land Use: Challenges and Choices for the 21st Century" and reached consensus that current systems of planning and land-use regulation are inadequate to address Arizona's rapid growth.
Collaborative planning among all levels of government-local, regional, state, tribal, and federal-is crucial, particularly in managing infrastructure, transportation, education, environmental concerns, energy, and natural and water resources. The Town Hall also recommended the adoption of diversified revenue sources to support long-range smart growth planning and implementation.
Participants' familiarity with the comprehensive background report prepared by Arizona State University contributed to lively and detailed discussions. Bruce Babbitt, who served as Secretary of the Interior from 1993-2001 and as Arizona's governor from 1978-1987, and Arthur "Chris" Nelson, an expert on urban affairs and planning from Virginia Tech addressed the Town Hall on land-use topics.
To access our website where you can download the report of recommendations, click here.
Negotiations are already underway for proposed state trust land reform in the upcoming legislative session. Please make your thoughts about this issue known to your Congressional representative and senators. Project Vote Smart (www.vote-smart.org) can help you find contact information for elected officials.
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