43,000 JOBS LOST! STOP RAIDING THE HURF!

Politicians in the Arizona legislature have raided $1.5 billion dedicated for highway, road construction, and other infrastructure need. They have put Arizona drivers and their families' safety at risk while costing our state over 43000 jobs.


The VOTER APPROVED Highway User Revenue Fund (HURF) should be used for it's original purpose so Arizona has a good transportation system needed for future economic growth. We must stop the politicians in Arizona Legislature from raiding these funds. That is one reasons We Build Arizona was created. Our goal is simple - To protect and grow state and local infratstructure funding.


JOIN US AND TELL THE POLITICIANS IN ARIZONA LEGISLATURE TO STOP RAIDING THE HURF!


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Statewide Poll: 93% of Arizona voters believe a good transportation system is vital to future economic growth


Disapprove of Politicians in the Arizona Legislature Raiding HURF Funds

(Phoenix, AZ) A statewide poll of 600 likely voters in Arizona reveals that 93% believe it is important to have a good transportation system to manage future economic growth. The poll was conducted October 22-24 by Public Opinion Strategies.

In addition, 69% of voters across party lines disapprove of the Arizona State Legislature taking money from the Highway User Revenue Fund to pay for other programs. Of the 69% who disapprove of the actions by the state legislature, nearly 50% strongly disapprove. Another 79% believe that the state legislature should have to pay back the HURF when the economy improves.

“Taking money from the Highway User Revenue Fund is putting Arizona drivers at risk,” said AMCA President Ricardo Carlo. “With already decreased funding for transportation infrastructure over the years, raiding the HURF is not the answer. We need to make more of an investment in transportation infrastructure to ensure a safe and efficient transportation system for Arizonans.”

“It’s not surprising to see that Arizona voters understand the importance of having a good transportation system and its positive impact on the economy,” said TUCA Executive Director Ramon Gaanderse. “The state legislature’s decision to raid the HURF money multiple times has cost our state over 43,000 construction jobs. As the Arizona economy continues to suffer, we need to do all we can to create jobs, especially when it comes to construction. Since 2006, we have lost nearly 130,000 jobs in the construction industry.”

“The state legislature was wrong to raid $1.5 billion dollars from the Highway User Revenue Fund,” added AZAGC Chairman Gary Haydon. “The money dedicated to the HURF should be used for its original purpose, which is building and repairing roads, bridges and highways across the state. Raiding the HURF money is just another example of the state legislature avoiding the tough choices.”

We Build Arizona is a statewide coalition of businesses and organizations dedicated to protecting and growing state and local infrastructure funding. The coalition consists of the Arizona Builders’ Alliance, Arizona Chapter of American Council of Engineering Companies, Arizona Chapter of Associated General Contractors, Arizona Chapter of Associated Minority Contractors of America, Arizona Rock Products Association, Arizona Transit Association, Friends of Transit, and Tucson Utility Contractors Association.

Learn more about We Build Arizona at www.WeBuildAz.org.