But this isn't exactly "global corporations" asking taxpayers to foot the bill for plant equipment or whatever, it's them asking the taxpayers to fund public works projects, which seems to be firmly the responsibility of the government to provide.
This isn't even a new tax. It's a tax that has been in place for 40 years and has paid for pretty much every freeway mile and light rail track in the area. The tax expires in 2025 and this is a debate over renewing it. If it fails, Phoenix will be Los Angeles with "rush hour" lasting all day in another 10 years.
In general, if you just wait a bit somebody will post an archive link.
Thanks for the assist.