Committee Co-chair Rebecca Timmer kicked off the meeting with an update from Pinal Partnership’s lobby representative, Cole Libera of Rose Law Group. Cole provided an update of the 2026 legislative session. Click below for a copy of the presentation:
May18_PinalPartnership – Cole Libera
Craig McFarland provided a copy of the WIFA Support Letter signed on by Pinal Partnership with a copy below:
WIFA Budget Cuts Opposition Letter 0526
Craig also provided an update on Vermaland’s La Osa Data Center project needing community support for the May 27th Pinal County Board of Supervisors meeting. Click below to see a summary from Elliott Pollack and a draft support letter:
SUMMARY Vermaland La Osa Ranch Pinal County_042726
Katy Proctor shared IIJA information will become an important factor in bridge and other infrastructure funding later this year after the elections. See the following link for more information: Build America 250 Act
The next Government Relations Committee meeting will be held June 23rd at 8:00 a.m. and will include a CAP update and the Energy Presentation by Craig McFarland and will be a joint meeting with the Energy Committee.
The next Pinal Partnership breakfast will be held at Radisson Casa Grande on June 5th and will feature an update from City/Town Managers.
Emerging Leaders will have an after-hours mixer featuring a meet and greet with local candidates on June 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 at the new Marriott at Promenade.
Registration is now open for both on the event webpage: https://pinalpartnership.com/meetings-events/