ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION: Phoenix is a 'Sanctuary City'. Think Illegal Immigration effects only those communities near our Southern borders? Do you think that Illegal Immigration doesnot effect you because you dont deal with it on a daily basis? Do you think that Illegal Immigration is strictly a "Federal Issue" as some in State and Local leadership dictate? Illegal Immigration is very much a State and City Issue that effects all of our citizens in a multitude of ways.
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Of the 5.7 Million people that live in Arizona, an estimated 500,000 are Illegal Aliens. That means that 1 in 10 are here illegally.
Much of the violent crime in Phoenix area involves Illegal Aliens
Illegal Immigration costs AZ Taxpayers about $1.3 BILLION per year in education, healthcare and incarceration costs.
Phx has the highest auto theft rate in the nation according to police and auto insurance agencies. "Of the aliens caught sneaking across the border inthe Tucson Sector during the 2005 fiscal year, 31,000 had US Criminal records US BorderPatrol figures show. The immigration trade is now dominated by professional smugglers who move humans and drugs Northusing stolen vehicles by organized gangs. (Business Week Online 10-10-05)
AZ consistently has one of the nations highest rates of fatal hit and run crashes. Some statistical evidence suggests the states large number of Illegal Aliens is one reason ("The Hit-Kill-And-Run State: AZ nears grim title" by Mitch Tobin and Tim Ellis, AZ Daily Star, Tucson AZ 12-18-2005)
Phoenix Operations Order 1.4: Prevents PPD Officers from contacting Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) when they encounter an Illegal Alien during the course of a crime. This must be retracted to meet the needs of our citizens, and to meetthe needs of Federal Laws. This Op Order creates and allows Phoenix to remain a "Sanctuary City".
The biggest impact on Illegal Immigration can be made when local governments work together with State and Federal agencies. Under the 1996 Immigration Act, the Federal Government has empowered local law enforcement and governments to enforceimmigraiton laws. I plan to enact that measue at the Council level in Phoenix by having Phoenix Police train with Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE). It is my intention that when PPD encounters Illegal Aliens during the course of a crime, the suspect be held not only to face our Criminal Justice System, serve restitution for that crime if convicted, then held until removed fordeportation by ICE officials. Our communities can no longer afford to release back into society those that are not only criminals, but those that do not legally belong here in the first place. I stand to end the Sancutary City Status at all costs in Phoenix. We shall no longer make it comfortable for an Illegal Alien to permiate our society without fear of deportation. Day Labor Sites: There are many corner locations across Phoenix where typically 100-150 Illegal Aliens gather each day to waitto be hired for work (illegally). They stand around in parking lots, trespass, urinate in public, cause traffic hazards by jumping ataproaching vehicles, harass passer-bys, vandalism and a host of other criminal activity. Often times drugs are found at theselocations, and most of the time these individuals dont have any identification. It is the duty and responsibility of the local government to enforce No-Solicitation Ordanances, and improve Quality of Life Issues in our neighborhoods. Our citizens and business owners not only deserve, but should expect that these nusiance areas will be remedied. If we can prevent the sale of fruit from our streetcorners, if we can stop prostitution in high crime areas, we can put a stop to Day Labor gatherings right away. Many cities enforce No Loitering laws, and so can the City of Phoenix. And for those Day Laborers that cant provide an IDupon the request of PPD, then they should be held until identified by ICE and determined if deportation is required. GROWTH MANAGEMENT:"I-17, Pack a lunch!"One of the most frustrating parts of driving through District 1 is just that: driving through it! Day time commuters to and from work, often times sitting idle bothways on I-17. Plan to leave work a little early on Friday afternoon to pack the family up for the weekend camping trip tp the Rim? You might want to try and leave on Thursdays anymore! Traffic congestion on I-17 has exploded with our population growth in the North Valley over the past several years. Population growthisnt anything new to Phoenix, but the questions are "What are we going to do about it and how fast?" Why are so many builders out pacing AZDOTS plans for what they refer to "future growth?"The Loop 101 to Carefree Highway expansion is scheduled to start construction sometime in late 2007. At least that within our view from now, but lets lookfarther North. Anthem will experience a groth in population by 28% in 2010-2020; tens of thousands of new families. New home construction in the DeerValley and North Gateway areas are also experiencing incredible growth rates. Right now, any expansion being considered beyond the Carefree Highway is notscheduled by AZDOT until 2021-2025! Current traffic studies between Carefree Hwy and Pioneer Rd will grow from todays 37000 care to over 59000 by
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