Cost of Living
Arizona’s cost of living and inflation rates remain above national targets, making it increasingly difficult for families to afford housing, groceries, transportation, and other necessities. As Governor, I will address affordability by tackling its root causes. Arizona’s rapid growth, combined with water shortages, drought conditions, and housing supply constraints, has driven costs higher. By strengthening water security, improving school funding, reforming government agencies, and reducing fraud and waste, we can create long-term affordability for residents.
My administration will work to lower utility costs, reduce inflationary pressures, increase wages, and expand opportunities for Arizonans to live within their means without needing multiple jobs. I will pursue stronger oversight of fuel pricing, expand rebate programs for teachers, first responders, public servants, farmers market vendors and shoppers, and incentivize water-efficient landscaping. I will promote affordable housing through adaptive reuse of vacant buildings, strengthen homelessness services, explore universal childcare options, and evaluate data center tax revenues to support affordability initiatives and public education.
Inflation & Cost of Living
Arizona’s cost of living and inflation rates remain above national targets, making it increasingly difficult for families to afford housing, groceries, transportation, and other necessities. As Governor, I will address affordability by tackling its root causes. Arizona’s rapid growth, combined with water shortages, drought conditions, and housing supply constraints, has driven costs higher. By strengthening water security, improving school funding, reforming government agencies, and reducing fraud and waste, we can create long-term affordability for residents.
Lowering the Cost of Living Arizona families are being squeezed by the rising costs of housing, utilities, healthcare, childcare, and everyday necessities. As Governor, my first-year focus will be on making Arizona more affordable for the people who live here. I will work to: 🏠 Lower housing and utility costs by cutting unnecessary barriers to housing development, expanding workforce housing, and demanding greater accountability for utility increases. 🏥 Reduce healthcare and childcare costs by eliminating government waste and fraud, protecting legitimate healthcare providers, expanding access to care, and pursuing affordable childcare options for working families. 💰 Reduce unnecessary taxes, fees, and government spending by reviewing where Arizona taxpayer dollars are going and demanding measurable results. Every major affordability initiative should have a clear cost, identified funding source, and measurable outcome. Arizona families have to live within their budgets—and their state government should too. People over politics. Results over promises.
Water & Cost of Living
Arizona's growth has outpaced its ability to meet the needs of its residents. Housing costs, rent, and the overall cost of living have risen significantly, making affordability a major concern for many families. At the same time, Arizona faces long-term water challenges tied to the Colorado River system, declining reservoir levels, and continued development in a desert environment.
Critics argue that current state leadership has failed to adequately address these issues and that Arizona cannot continue growing under the same model of rapid expansion without stronger planning and infrastructure investment. They contend that the state needs a long-term strategy focused on affordable housing, sustainable water management, responsible development, and ensuring that large-scale projects and new growth pay for the resources they consume.
Without meaningful reforms, opponents believe Arizona risks worsening affordability problems, increasing pressure on limited water supplies, and reducing the quality of life for current and future residents.