Advantages Of Being The Fastest-growing County

Maricopa County's tremendous growth has translated into up to $200 million in unexpected property tax funds.

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February 16, 2003, 11:00 AM PST

"[Maricopa County] released the tax base from those assessments for the 2003-04 budget year, and almost everybody was surprised. 'It can happen every year, but this is the fastest-growing county in the United States,' Ross said. 'And everybody talks about the negative of that. But this is the positive impact of that.'"

Thanks to Laura Kranz

FULL STORY: County growth yields $200 million surprise

Sunday, February 16, 2003 in The Arizona Republic

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