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Maricopa County Voters: Please Vote YES on Prop. 479!

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Maricopa County Voters: Please Vote YES on Prop. 479!

When Arizona PIRG staff and volunteers talk about transportation with citizens in the East Valley, the West Valley, or the City of Phoenix, we consistently hear statements about recently increased traffic congestion on our roads and the need for more public transit. Prop. 479 was designed by incorporating input from residents with detailed planning to offer improvements to transportation infrastructure across Maricopa County. Voting “yes” on Prop. 479 will reduce congestion and expand public transportation options including bus, dial-a-ride, and vanpool services --- services that are essential for many individuals to get to places such as work, the store, and medical appointments. Prop. 479 recognizes that each of us, as well as each municipality in Maricopa County, may have different priorities when it comes to transportation, but we have collective needs. Voting “yes” on Prop. 479 provides safer roads for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, and equips firefighters, ambulance drivers, and police with greater ability to respond to emergency calls without getting caught in gridlock. Please vote "yes" on Prop. 479. Paid for by Arizona PIRG, Inc.

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Prop. 479 victory party

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Prop. 479 victory party

Arizona PIRG was among advocacy and business leaders that gathered to celebrate the passage of Prop. 479 in Maricopa County. Arizona PIRG’s Executive Director told the crowd the victory was due in large part to various entities and individuals working together for the good of the region and encouraged folks to continue to find common ground on transportation and other issues.

Arizona PIRG thanks MAG for Prop. 479 leadership

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Arizona PIRG thanks MAG for Prop. 479 leadership

Arizona PIRG’s Executive Director thanked members of the Maricopa Association of Governments and MAG staff for their consistent dedication and determination to enable Maricopa County voters the opportunity to vote on Prop. 479 (transportation tax extension) and to say congratulations on the victory.

Governor Katie Hobbs certifies passage of Prop. 479

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Governor Katie Hobbs certifies passage of Prop. 479

Elected officials, business and advocacy leaders, including Arizona PIRG’s Executive Director, were on hand to celebrate the certification of Prop. 479 in Maricopa County by Governor Hobbs. Prop. 479 supports bus, dial-a-ride, vanpool services, arterial streets, intersection improvements, regional transportation infrastructure and freeways.

Diverse and Deep Support for Prop. 479 Helps to Secure Victory for Increased Transportation Options in Maricopa County

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Diverse and Deep Support for Prop. 479 Helps to Secure Victory for Increased Transportation Options in Maricopa County

Business, community, consumer, disability, environmental, faith, public health, senior citizens and veterans’ entities, as well as elected officials from each major political party, municipality and tribal government in Maricopa County, celebrated the passage of Prop. 479, which continues Maricopa County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation for twenty years.

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