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CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS

Your voice matters

THEY WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

These days, it may not seem like your voice makes much of a difference or that your elected officials may be out of reach.  The truth is your personal contact with legislators matters more than ever.  It’s concerned people like you who help change laws and provide the necessary feedback that our elected officials need to hear in order to make important decisions.

DID YOU KNOW?

  • State funding in 2009 was $59 million.  Current state funding for the Maricopa Community Colleges system is $0.
  • Students and property owners bear the cost of these cuts. You have been directly impacted by these cuts.
  • The Maricopa Community Colleges system powers the economic growth of Maricopa County.
  • For every $1 of public money spent on the community colleges, taxpayers get a $4 return in tax revenues and reduced government costs.

WHERE IS YOUR DISTRICT?

Before you reach out to your legistator, use your address to identify your legislative district number, state Senator and two state House Representatives. Click the button below to use the interactive map.

FIND YOUR DISTRICT HERE

WRITE

Write to all three legislators. Your state Senator and Representatives.

Capitol Complex
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85007-2890

CALL

Locate and call your state Senator and Representatives.

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EMAIL

Identify and email your state Senator and Representatives.

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BEFORE YOU MAKE CONTACT

Important points to consider.

  • Your Message

    Your message should be clear and to the point, using a positive tone.

  • Identify Yourself

    Start by identifying yourself as a citizen in their district, and a registered voter if you are so.

  • Describe Your Support

    Make it clear that you support legislation that would restore state funding to all Community College districts in both urban and rural areas, including the Maricopa Community colleges.

  • Give one or more reasons why you support such legislation.

    • The number of students served and the number of partnerships with business and industry, make the Maricopa system a critical component in Arizona’s economic growth.  Every $1 of public money spent on community colleges gives taxpayers a $4 return in tax revenues and lower government costs.
    • Maricopa Community Colleges are among the leading providers of workforce training in the state.
    • Funds go directly to vital programs such as Biomedical Technology Research, Nuclear Energy, Internet technology and cybersecurity, and many others that meet Arizona’s workforce demands, including programs that help address the critical shortage of K-12 teachers.  Students with this specialized training earn higher salaries and enjoy greater job security.

  • Thank Them

    Thank the legislator for considering what you have shared. If you have written to them, ask them to please respond to you. Make sure to include your return address.

SEARCH YOUR DISTRICT

Use the Arizona district locator below to find legislators in your area.

CONTRIBUTE TO FACPAC

References:
Economic Modeling Specialists International. (2015, February) Maricopa Economic Impact Study: Demonstrating the Economic Value of Maricopa County Community College District.  http://www.economicmodeling.com/
Smith, A. A. (2015, March 12). Zeroed Out in Arizona. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com
Smith, A. A. (2017, January 27). Coping With Zero in Arizona. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from https://www.insidehighered.com

Legal Notice:  The Maricopa Community Colleges Faculty PAC (“FacPAC”) is a registered political committee. Contributions received by the FacPAC are used to support governing board and other state and local candidates and committees who support the mission of the FacPAC. Contributions to the FacPAC are voluntary and any person has the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. The contribution guidelines are merely suggestions, and a person may contribute more, less, or not at all without concern of favor or disadvantage by the Faculty Association. Contributions to the FacPAC are not tax deductible. State law requires the FacPAC to request the name, address, occupation, and employer for each person whose contributions exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) in a calendar year. If you need additional information, please contact us at (480) 894-8700.

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