The key to the prevention of crime, especially juvenile crime, lies in our families, schools, churches and businesses working together. Continued collaboration among all agencies should be pursued in order to ensure the effectiveness of public safety programs and crime control. Economic Development - Development efforts in Pima County should be continued with an emphasis on value added industries producing wages at or above the national average. Addressing the uncompetitive nature of Arizona's Type 3 personal property tax is vital if we are to retain and expand the manufacturing base in Pima County. This tax makes capital investment on machinery and equipment used in manufacturing processes prohibitively expensive in relation to competing cities and counties.
Additional emphasis needs to be placed on business expansion and retention.
Efforts which will enhance the diversification of our economy need to be adhered to with a multifaceted economic development strategy to help carry Pima County confidently into the next milennium. Economic development must support local industries first. In order to further economic objectives in Pima County Supervisor Carroll sits on the Greater Tucson Economic Council board. Budget and Taxes - A complete overhaul of Pima County's budgeting practices is one of the most important issues in 1999. Greater accountability for all County departments is necessary if we are to maximize efficiency while minimizing waste and redundancy.