New survey findings reveal clear support
across political affiliation for a strategic investment approach to
ensure the state's prosperity
PHOENIX, Sept. 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Center for the Future of
Arizona (CFA) today announced
results from its latest 2024 Arizona Voters' Agenda survey,
providing voters' views of taxes, state spending, and long-term
planning ahead of the November general election. This survey
research is part of CFA's ongoing efforts to center the voices of
Arizonans during election season and highlight areas where likely
voters agree across political and generational lines. The findings
reveal that voters are calling for a more strategic approach to
long-term planning, stable revenue sources, and investments that
support growth and maintain quality of life across the state.
"Arizona voters recognize that
strategic vision and long-term planning are essential to ensuring
the state's continued success," said Dr. Sybil Francis, Chair, President & CEO of
CFA. "Voters are forward-looking, urging policymakers to make
decisions today that will shape Arizona's future and ensure long-term
prosperity."
The 2024 Arizona Voters' Agenda survey, conducted by CFA in
collaboration with HighGround, Inc., an Arizona-based award-winning public opinion
polling firm, reveals key policy priorities that have surpassed
CFA's rigorous threshold for agreement to be deemed Voters' Agenda
items. The survey also provides broader insights into voter
sentiment.
Arizona Voters Want to Prepare for Growth
Arizona is expected to see significant
population growth in the coming decades, with the state expected to
reach 8 million residents by 2030 and 9 million by 2040.
Planning for the future resonates strongly with voters, as
88% of voters agree that Arizona needs "a long-term investment
strategy based on stable revenue and better planning" to
sustain growth. Voters believe that "Arizona's short-term budget planning creates a
lot of uncertainty – often alternating between budget shortfalls
and cuts one year, and surpluses and spending the next." Voters
across political affiliations support this notion – with 83% of
Republicans, 90% of independent/unaffiliated voters, and 93% of
Democrats in agreement.
Additionally, 52% of voters are not confident that the state is
prepared for future growth, and 87% of voters support the statement
that "It will take higher levels of planning and preparedness to
ensure we have the resources and infrastructure to support growth
and maintain our quality of life." Read more
Contact: Heather
Thornton, heather.thornton@arizonafuture.org,
602.538.2274; Chloe
Ranshaw, chloe.ranshaw@arizonafuture.org,
480.639.8088
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