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Creatures of Statute

Creatures of Statute

By: County Supervisors Association of Arizona
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Creatures of Statute is your inside look at county government in Arizona. Produced by the County Supervisors Association, the podcast explores the policies and partnerships shaping how counties deliver essential services, the challenges they face, and the intergovernmental partnerships that make it all work.

County Supervisors Association of Arizona
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 48th in the Nation: Understanding Arizona's Property Tax System
    Mar 20 2026

    This week, we break down how Arizona’s property tax system works, from how tax bills are calculated and who sets the rates, to the key taxpayer protections that keep costs relatively low. We also explore what property taxes fund across counties and the growing cost pressures, including state-mandated programs, that shape local tax policy.

    Tune in to the episode to learn more, and explore our resources on property taxes below:

    • Property Tax Primer and Key Terms
    • Limits on Property Taxes
    • Board of Supervisors' Property Tax Roles and Responsibilities
    • Constitutional Levy Limits Report
    • Tax Burden FAQs
    • Explore our website for additional materials: https://www.countysupervisors.org/property-tax
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    25 mins
  • Visiting the Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat with Supervisor Woody Cline
    Mar 10 2026

    In this episode, we take our show on the road to visit and tour the Pleasant Valley Veterans Retreat in Young, Arizona, a Gila County-led effort to transform a former U.S. Forest Service site in the heart of the Tonto National Forest.

    Gila County Supervisor Woody Cline and Executive Assistant Cathy Melvin walk us through the years-long process of working with the U.S. Forest Service and partners across county, state, and federal government, including advancing federal legislation to convey the site to the county, all in pursuit of turning more than 200 acres into a peaceful retreat where veterans can visit, connect, and heal.

    To learn more about the retreat, visit their website here

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    24 mins
  • Advancing Election Administration: Inside ASU’s Mechanics of Democracy Lab with Bill Gates
    Mar 5 2026

    This week, we’re joined by Bill Gates, former Maricopa County Supervisor and current Director of Arizona State University’s Mechanics of Democracy Lab (MODL) and Professor of Practice at ASU, to discuss the lab’s work to strengthen election administration and public understanding of elections. We also highlight MODL’s efforts to train the next generation of election professionals through student fellowships and innovative programs like its new AI and Elections Clinic.

    To learn more about MODL, visit their website here

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    25 mins
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