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]