Creatures of Statute

It’s not just about buying things—it’s about how local government actually gets things done. This episode spotlights an 18-month research partnership between CSA, the League of Cities and Towns, the Arizona Board of Regents, and Arizona State University exploring how procurement delivers real value for residents.
Led by Dr. Akheil Singla, Dr. Justin Stritch, PhD candidate Mariah Lindberg, PhD student Ignacio Pezo, and the ASU research team, the conversation unpacks why this work matters, and what it means for communities across Arizona.
Explore the full report on our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/general-government/procurement
To watch the video briefing, click here.

On the heels of his visit to Arizona, we sat down with Matt Chase, CEO of the National Association of Counties (NACo), to discuss how counties are supported at the national level. We explore NACo’s role in assisting local leaders, key federal issues—from public lands and disaster response to AI and data centers—and the growing importance of data-driven advocacy and local storytelling.
To learn more about NACo, visit their website at https://www.naco.org/
To learn more about how CSA supports Arizona's counties, visit our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/

The Arizona Legislature is back in session and with it comes the first major look at the state’s budget picture. This week, we recap what the Governor is prioritizing in her FY 2027 budget recommendation, how it compares to the JLBC Baseline, and, most importantly, what it all means for counties.
View CSA's analysis on the county touchpoints in the state budget here.
To view our Budget and Legislative Priorities, click here.
To access the Governor's budget recommendation, click here.
To view the JLBC Baseline, click here.

In this episode, we break down our adopted resolution focused on court funding, and what it means for counties across the state. Join us as we unpack the court-county relationship, why court costs are placing increasing strain on county budgets, and what county leaders are calling the Legislature and the judicial branch to do.
Adopted Court Funding Resolution
2025 Summit Briefing Materials
County 101 Handout
Judicial Salary Handout
Indigent Defense Case Study
To learn more about courts and criminal justice, explore our website at https://www.countysupervisors.org/courts

In this week's episode, we sit down with Maricopa County Supervisor Kate Brophy McGee. Listen in as we talk about her journey from the statehouse to supervisor, the complexities of county government, and the importance of building strong relationships between the state and the counties.