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Phoenix council approves 2.8% sales‑tax rate, 8‑1, after public hearing urges funding for fire and services
Summary
The Phoenix City Council voted 8‑1 on March 18 to raise the city's transaction privilege and use tax from 2.3% to 2.8%, effective July 1, 2025, after a public hearing featuring business groups, unions, neighborhood leaders and advocates.
The Phoenix City Council voted 8‑1 on March 18 to approve an ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Phoenix City Code to increase the transaction privilege and use tax (TPT) and use tax from 2.3% to 2.8%, effective July 1, 2025. The council's action followed a public hearing with more than two dozen speakers representing neighborhood groups, business organizations, labor unions and advocacy groups.
Councilmember Glenda Alvaro moved to adopt the ordinance; a second was recorded before the roll call. The clerk's roll call recorded eight votes in favor and one vote opposed (Councilman Waring); the motion passed.
Supporters who spoke during the public hearing urged the council to approve the increase to preserve city services and accelerate reductions in emergency response times. Alisa Lyons of Valley Partnership said development certainty requires a city…
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