By Grey Gartin | Arizona Capitol Times
While the likelihood of legislative action on Proposition 400 falls out of the realm of possibility, lawmakers, mayors and government organizations continue to face disagreement on the future of the Valley Metro light rail system.
Earlier this month, legislative Republicans sent an alternative Prop. 400 bill to Gov. Katie Hobbs’ desk, where it was quickly vetoed.
The Maricopa Association of Governments, Hobbs and other governmental organizations criticized the Republican-forged plan for leaving out funding for the light rail, which is something they see as integral to the state’s future transportation abilities and economic growth.
“From day one, I promised I would be laser-focused on growing our economy and bringing high-paying jobs to our state for Arizona workers,” read a Tweet from the governor. “Republican leadership’s partisan bill does neither of those things and will be vetoed when it reaches my desk.”
