Central Arizonans for a Sustainable Economy (CASE) advocates for deregulating immigration law and voting policies in Maricopa County and Arizona at large. [1] CASE also advocates for policies and ordinances to subsidize housing and support LGBT interests in Central Arizona. [2]
Issues
Immigration
In 2019, CASE sponsored a petition to then-U.S. Senators Jeff Flake (R-AZ) and John McCain (R-AZ) demanding that a version of H.R. 2820 that would grant permanent residency to young illegal immigrants, prevent the deportation of illegal immigrants related to them, and prevent border enforcement funding. [3]
In 2017, CASE asked Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich (R) to investigate Motel 6 after illegal immigrants were arrested on its property. The impetus for requesting an investigation was based on suspicions that Motel 6 was alerting authorities to guests who were illegal immigrants. [4]
Election Administration
In February 2020, CASE opposed Arizona’s Senate Bill 1032 by organizing a rally at the Arizona capitol. The bill sought to prevent voter fraud through several verification measures, including signature verification of early ballots. [5] [6]
On February 19, 2019, CASE organized an event to oppose HB 2626 during the bill’s scheduled committee hearing. The bill was drafted to prevent voter fraud. [7] [8]
In 2013, CASE lobbied against bills SB 1261 and SB 1003, both of which ensured measures to prevent voter fraud. [9]
Subsidized Housing
In April 2019, CASE condemned Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego (D) for approving an urban development project for not including government-funded housing. [10] [11] The developer, Medistar, then added taxpayer-funded housing to its development project plans, and CASE condemned Medistar for not providing “enough” subsidized housing. [12]
Leadership
Betty Guardado, who serves concurrently as a member of the Phoenix City Council, is president and board member for CASE. Guardado also sits on the board of Arizona AFL-CIO and is a vice president of Unite Here Local 11. [13] [14] [15]
Notable Donors
Marguerite Casey Foundation made a $225,000 grant to CASE in 2019. [16]
NEO Philanthropy made a $100,000 grant to CASE in 2016. [17]
Partnership for Working Families donated $10,300 in 2015 towards “civic engagement.” [18]
Schwab Charitable Fund donated $15,000 in 2016 for “social services”. [19]