Here is an idea worth exploring. Phoenix has agreed to stop giving away lucrative sales-tax dollars by signing a deal that creates a "no-incentive zone" with neighboring cities of Tempe and Chandler.
This agreement is designed to stop the bidding wars among cities. Learn more [1]. A similar agreement operates in South Florida. Brokered by the Beacon Council, the agreement is designed to halt the practice of stealing companies from one jurisdction to another.
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[1] http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0407noincentives.html