Cook, Shope discuss efforts to find ‘new water’ for Pinal County
by Aaron Dorman | Casa Grande Dispatch
Building bridges is important for both local infrastructure and political relationships. Such was the takeaway from the first in-person Pinal Partnership breakfast in over a year, featuring Rep. David Cook, R-Globe, and Sen. T.J. Shope, R-Coolidge.
During a question-and-answer session Friday at the Windmill Winery, the two legislators discussed how the strength of local partnerships among county officials has helped pave the way for legislation that helps the county.
“I think you have a district that works together,” Shope said. “If there is something we need to do, it’s easy for us being in opposite chambers to go ahead and shoot a text over, say, ‘hey, this is something we need to fix, can I look at a bill of yours? What do we need to help each other on?’”
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Pinal Partnership members can view a recording of the event for free. Reach out to Melissa Johnson if you are a member needing the access code or if you are a non-member interested in learning more about joining. You can view our various membership opportunities here.
