Prop 479 - Arizona Ballot Initiatives 2024 - Better Together Arizona

In this episode of the Better Together Arizona podcast, Angela is joined by Patrick McDaniel from Phoenix Community Alliance to discuss Proposition 479.

Prop 479 is not a tax increase; it is a continuation of a funding measure that has been on the books for 20 years. If Prop 479 passes, it will provide roughly $15B in funding for continued infrastructure projects across the Valley to reduce traffic and gridlock, expand roads and freeways, make intersections safer, improve arterial streets and connectivity between neighborhoods, support Dial-A-Ride services, and more. 

✅ Arguments for Prop 479: This is not a tax increase; it is the continuation of a measure that has been on the books for over 20 years. If you rely on any type of transportation in Maricopa County, you will see direct benefits to your quality of life. The funding produced from Prop 479 will help reduce traffic and gridlock, expand roads and freeways, make intersections and arterial roads safer, create better connectivity between neighborhoods, support Dial-A-Ride services, and expand access to public transportation.   

❌ Arguments against Prop 479: Maricopa County voters deserve a better plan, and elected leaders should be forced to craft a better transportation plan.