November 6, 2009 - 02:27 pm
News Feed: Arizona

Cities and towns vote to sue state -- again

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For the second time in two years, the League of Arizona Cities and Towns is going to court to contest what local governments believe are illegal moves by the state Legislature and Gov. Jan Brewer.
At issue are a two-year freeze on development-impact fees and building-code revisions, as well as a provision that cities and towns cannot provide any services to people unless those individuals show proof of citizenship.
"Somebody could come in, get a library card and, theoretically, the librarian can get sued," said Peoria Mayor Bob Barrett, who is a member of the league's executive committee.
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