SOUTHERN ARIZONA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
Decisions That Shape Our Region
A voter guide from Southern Arizona’s business leaders.
Our positions are backed by our members’ work.
Our 150+ members span the political spectrum and share a mission to create thriving Southern Arizona communities.
These positions reflect months of education, advocacy and outreach. Nothing is rubber-stamped. There are no shortcuts or slates. Our Public Policy Committee and Focus Areas debate each measure and forward recommendations to our Board of Directors for a decision.
This guide covers selected measures SALC evaluated and took positions on. It does not cover the entire ballot. Your address determines which local measures you can vote on.
SALC’s positions at a glance
See what each measure would change and why we support or oppose it. Select a proposition for Major Impacts, Major Talking Points and SALC’s recommendation.
| Measure | What it would do | SALC’s reasoning | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposition 141 Vehicle mileage tax prohibition Arizona voters |
Would prohibit state and local mileage-based taxes or fees and require voluntary consent for rules that monitor or limit vehicle miles. Specified commercial agreements and government vehicles are exempt. | Keep transportation funding options available for evaluation as vehicles, travel patterns and infrastructure needs change. | VOTE NO Read brief |
| Proposition 144 Election identification and administration Arizona voters |
Would require voters to show identification whether voting by mail or in person and add election-administration requirements beginning January 1, 2028, including an Election Day tabulation option at voting locations. The measure does not specify how identification would work for mail ballots, leaving those details to future legislators. | New election requirements need clear compliance instructions, workable procedures and a realistic understanding of the cost. | VOTE NO Read brief |
| Proposition 320 School instructional spending requirement Arizona voters |
Would require covered school districts to devote at least 60% of operational spending to direct instruction, with a phased path starting in FY2027-28 and Classroom Site Fund reductions for noncompliance. | Accountability should help students succeed while allowing districts to respond to local needs and maintain essential services. | VOTE NO Read brief |
| Proposition 421 Tucson-TEP franchise agreement City of Tucson voters |
Would approve a 25-year agreement governing TEP’s use of Tucson rights-of-way. Approval also activates the related Energy Collaboration Agreement. Electric rates remain under separate regulatory authority. | Long-term infrastructure investment needs clear expectations and dependable coordination between the city and TEP. | VOTE YES Read brief |
| Proposition 427 Pima JTED general obligation bond Voters in JTED member districts in Pima and surrounding counties |
Would authorize up to $250 million in general obligation bonds for land, buildings, equipment and technology used in career and technical education. Property taxes would repay the bonds. | More access to hands-on, career-focused education can strengthen students’ futures and Southern Arizona’s workforce. | VOTE YES Read brief |
| Proposition 430 Pima Community College general obligation bond Pima County voters |
Would authorize $250 million in general obligation debt for college capital projects and refinancing existing revenue bonds. The plan includes academic spaces, infrastructure, safety and student support. Property taxes would repay the debt. | Up-to-date facilities and technology help Pima prepare students for high-demand work and serve employers who need their skills. | VOTE YES Read brief |