If Apache Junction already uses the Home Rule option, why is the Permanent Base Adjustment being brought before voters now?


Approximately 87% of all Arizona cities and towns, including Apache Junction, operate under either a temporary or permanent alternative expenditure limitation. Every four years since 1983, Apache Junction voters have approved the temporary “Home Rule” Alternative Expenditure Limitation option. When compared to the “Home Rule” Alternative Expenditure Limitation, the Permanent Base Adjustment would save on administration and election costs every four years along with allowing the City Council to address future budget needs with an expenditure base that is in line with current revenue, population and inflation trends.  It allows the City to spend the revenue it collects for programs it operates in a manner that adequately serves the needs of the community based on current financial conditions.


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1. Will Proposition 423 increase my taxes?
2. What is the difference between an alternative expenditure limitation (home rule) and permanent base adjustment?
3. May a city or town under home rule adopt a permanent base adjustment?
4. What is permanent base adjustment (Proposition 423) and why is it on the ballot?
5. If Apache Junction already uses the Home Rule option, why is the Permanent Base Adjustment being brought before voters now?
6. A “No” vote on Proposition 423 means?
7. A “Yes” vote on Proposition 423 means?