TUCSON, AZ — Tucson voters in Tuesday's election overwhelmingly favored increasing the city's minimum wage to $15 per hour via Proposition 206.
Even with 16,500 ballots still uncounted, the decision is already made with 44,042 votes in favor of Proposition 206 and 23,759 votes against it, according to unofficial election results released by the city after polls closed Tuesday.
But what does the new law mean for business owners and workers in Tucson?
Advocates, like Daniela Sherrill who is a Tucson resident and a leader in the "Fight for $15," say the new law will impact the wages of approximately 85,000 workers in Tucson.
The increase to $15 per hour won't be immediate. A $13 per hour minimum wage for workers within the city limits will kick in April 13. The minimum wage will increase to $13.50 at the start of 2023, to $14.25 at the start of 2024 and then to $15 per hour at the start of 2025.
After 2025, the minimum wage will increase each year based on the federal Consumer Price Index. The new minimum wage for the upcoming year will be announced each November.
If the state or federal minimum wage increases to a larger number than Tucson's minimum wage, the city's minimum will increase to that number as well. Arizona's minimum wage currently sits at $12.15 per hour and is set to increase to $12.80 per hour in 2022.
The law impacts all employees working for hire within the city.
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