People with Disabilities have Value
As a candidate for Governor of Arizona, I believe every person deserves access to quality healthcare and meaningful choices in the services they receive. I especially believe that individuals with disabilities and the families who care for them deserve respect, support, and the resources necessary to live with dignity and independence.
Families should never have to fear the sudden loss of critical healthcare services or support programs. As governor, I will work to ensure that healthcare providers and insurance companies are held accountable, that services are delivered reliably, and that families are not left without care due to abrupt policy or funding changes.
I am committed to protecting funding for disability services, strengthening support systems for caregivers, and ensuring that Arizona remains a state where individuals with disabilities and their families are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Arizona’s Disability Community Deserves Stability, Not Uncertainty
Arizona families raising children with disabilities deserve certainty—not a cycle of funding crises and last-minute fixes. The articles highlight how the state faced a major funding shortfall for disability services, leading to emergency action to restore funding after concerns over cuts and service disruptions. While temporary measures helped avoid an immediate crisis, families have continued to worry about the long-term stability of these essential programs. As Governor, I will make protecting services for Arizonans with disabilities a priority. My administration will work to secure reliable, sustainable funding through responsible budgeting so children, parents, caregivers, and providers are not left wondering year after year whether critical services will continue. We must build a state where individuals with disabilities have access to the care, education, therapies, respite services, and community resources they need to thrive. Arizona’s most vulnerable families should never have to live in fear that the support they rely on will disappear. They deserve a government that plans ahead, prioritizes their needs, and keeps its promises.
Funding Deficits Will Be Addressed Immediately to Protect Tax Payer Monies
As a candidate for Governor of Arizona, I am committed to protecting funding and services for individuals with disabilities while ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and effectively. I will strengthen oversight through regular audits to verify that benefits are reaching those who meet eligibility requirements, ensure the safety and well-being of children receiving services, and prevent waste caused by poor government practices. When conflicts of interest, mismanagement, or negligence harm a state agency or put public funds at risk, there will be accountability. Such issues will be made public, responsible employees will face appropriate disciplinary action, leadership will be evaluated and replaced when necessary, and corrective measures will be implemented to protect both vulnerable individuals and taxpayers. It is unacceptable for serious failures to occur without consequences, and as Governor I will demand transparency, accountability, and results from every agency under my administration.
AZ NEEDS SECURE FUNDING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Teri Ann Hourihan for Governor. The budget just passed does NOT include in it secured funding for people with disabilities or their families. Katie Hobbs does not protect your family or mine. Stop protecting her when she could care less about you! As Governor I will secure funding for this population and their families. I promise!
Teri Ann Hourihan for AZ Governor
There is a common perception that funding for services supporting Arizonans with disabilities has been fully secured. Based on my review of the current budget, I do not believe that is the case. Significant funding concerns remain, and long-term financial stability for these essential services has not yet been achieved. Additionally, the proposed 2027 budget does not fully account for the ongoing needs of individuals with disabilities.
As Governor, I will work to ensure that disability services receive responsible, sustainable funding and that Arizona's most vulnerable residents are not left facing uncertainty year after year. Families, providers, and individuals with disabilities deserve long-term solutions—not temporary fixes.
Arizona’s Disability Community Deserves Stability
Not Uncertainty Arizona families raising children with disabilities deserve certainty—not a cycle of funding crises and last-minute fixes. The articles highlight how the state faced a major funding shortfall for disability services, leading to emergency action to restore funding after concerns over cuts and service disruptions. While temporary measures helped avoid an immediate crisis, families have continued to worry about the long-term stability of these essential programs. As Governor, I will make protecting services for Arizonans with disabilities a priority. My administration will work to secure reliable, sustainable funding through responsible budgeting so children, parents, caregivers, and providers are not left wondering year after year whether critical services will continue. We must build a state where individuals with disabilities have access to the care, education, therapies, respite services, and community resources they need to thrive. Arizona’s most vulnerable families should never have to live in fear that the support they rely on will disappear. They deserve a government that plans ahead, prioritizes their needs, and keeps its promises.
My Positions for Arizona
I believe Arizona can protect both public safety and individual freedoms by focusing on practical solutions instead of partisan politics. Border Security & ICE: I support enforcing our immigration laws, securing the border, and ensuring ICE and law enforcement have the resources they need to remove individuals who commit serious crimes while treating people with dignity and following due process. Law Enforcement: I support law enforcement and believe officers deserve the training, resources, accountability, and community partnerships needed to keep Arizona safe while earning the public’s trust. ESA & School Choice: I support Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) program and believe families should have the freedom to choose the educational setting that best fits their children. Every education system should be held accountable, with strong oversight to prevent fraud and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly. Stopping Fraud: Ending fraud, waste, and abuse in government is one of my top priorities. Arizona taxpayers deserve transparency, accountability, and agencies that work efficiently while protecting the people they serve. LGBTQ+ Rights: Every Arizonan deserves to be treated with dignity, respect, and equal protection under the law. I believe we can respect individual rights while also protecting parental involvement and maintaining fairness in areas where competing rights must be balanced. Abortion & Pro-Choice: I am pro-choice and believe these decisions should remain between a woman and her healthcare provider within the framework of Arizona law. Rather than reopening divisive political battles, I support keeping the current law in place while expanding access to contraception, prenatal care, maternal healthcare, adoption resources, and support for women and families. Arizona deserves leadership that puts people over politics and focuses on solving problems instead of creating them.