823 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85719
520.620.0005
Fax 520.844.7071
www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org
Chairman:
Carlos Ruiz
HT Metals
Vice Chairman:
December 11th, 2014
Mayor Jonathan Rothschild
City of Tucson
Guillermo Figueroa
CenturyLink
Treasurer:
Cecilia Mata
AllSource Global Management
Secretary:
Laura Oldaker
By Your Side Senior Care
Board of Directors:
Tannya Gaxiola
QuikHelp
Dr Regina Najera
Opthamologist
Bill Addison
Evergreen Mortuary,
Cemetery and Crematory
Glenn Hamer
Arizona Chamber of
Commerce
Libby Francisco
Desert Diamond Casino
Luis Parra
Parra Law Firm
Dean J.P Jones
University of Arizona
Alma Gallardo
Arizona Bilingual Magazine
Pam Crim
Cox Business
Anthony Snider
Wells Fargo Bank
Timothy Davis
Tucson Electric Power
President/CEO
Lea Márquez Peterson, MBA
Dear Mayor Rothschild,
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber fully supports the City of Tucson’s
annexation plan. Annexation of unicorporated areas surrounding
Tucson will bring much needed state shared revenue, which is
calculated based on population within the jurisdictions. This revenue
can provide much-needed funds for road transportation, parks and our
community’s public safety.
With more than 300,000 people living outside the Tucson city
limits, it is estimated that Tucson loses about $70 million each
year.
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber supports the grassroots initiative that
has been led by our Mayor and Council to work with individual
neighborhoods in convincing families of the benefits of becoming part of
the City of Tucson. Participation in the City elections is an added benefit
to the savings they may also receive in utilizing Tucson Fire, Trash and
Recycling.
Businesses in unicorporated areas face a more challenging decision in
weighing annexation. Businesses who choose to become part of the City
of Tucson will be required to pay a Business Privelege tax, an
Occupational License Tax, a Lease Tax/Commercial Rental sales tax and
sign fees. Our Chamber will work with Chamber member businesses to
answer their questions and identify the pros/cons to their business. The
value of having a voice in Tucson’s utilities and services may outweigh
the challenges. In addition, the funds available to the City with an
increased population will provide economic benefit to the business
community in better road maintenance, which is a high priority due the
substandard state of the roads in our region.
Your Opportunity for Greater Success - Su Oportunidad para Mayor Éxito
823 E. Speedway
Tucson, AZ 85719
520.620.0005
Fax 520.844.7071
www.tucsonhispanicchamber.org
The Tucson Hispanic Chamber commits to work with the Annexation Manager to assist in outreach
to unincorporated areas contiguous to the City of Tucson. In addition, we will assist in the public
relations efforts (in English and Spanish) to promote the benefits of annexation to residents and
businesses in nearby areas.
We understand that some new residents will see a financial savings in being annexed into the City
while others will not. However, this is the right decision for our community and a benefit for the
greater good of our region.
Sincerely,
Lea Márquez Peterson, MBA, IOM
President/CEO
Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
cc: Mike Czechowski, Annexation Project Manager
Your Opportunity for Greater Success - Su Oportunidad para Mayor Éxito