Government Relations Committee
Our Mission
“To foster communication and education concerning government and related public affairs within Pinal County and the adjoining regions.”
Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Meeting locations vary.
December Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Committee Co-Chairs Rebecca Timmer, Stantec and Richard Rosales, APS welcomed committee members and thanked them for their participation and engagement throughout 2025! The group then heard from Ted Maxwell, President/CEO, Southern Arizona Leadership Council and State...
November Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
PPGRC co-chairs Richard Rosales, APS and Rebecca Timmer, Stantec facilitated our November meeting with Patrick Moran, Deputy Director of the Arizona Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) as the guest speaker. Over the last decade, Patrick has contributed to...
October Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Committee Co-chair Rebecca Timmer kicked off the meeting with discussion on goals for 2026: Cole Libera from Rose Law Group indicated session discussions are underway. Last year was focused on water, with PCWAA (Pinal County Water Augmentation Authority) and the...
August Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Richard Rosales introduced Senator T.J. Shope from the Arizona State Legislature. The legislative session ended June 27th with passage of the state budget This is year 13 for Senator Shope with one more term remaining. Big wins for Pinal County Funding SR 347...
September Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
The Energy Committee joined the Government Relations Committee for a joint meeting. Co-chair Richard Rosales introduced Max Shilstone of Energy Transfer/Transwestern Pipelines. APS, SRP, Tucson Electric Power/Unisource, City of Mesa, Arizona Electric Power...
June Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer opened the meeting with announcements from the committee: Maricopa Councilmember Bob Marsh and Katy Proctor (and the region) are celebrating Maricopa’s accomplishments for SR 347 widening, with inclusion on ADOT’S 5-year plan and ½ cent...
May Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer opened the meeting with Liz Goodman and Cole Libera, lobbyists for Pinal Partnership, updating the committee on current session activity. Liz Goodman and Cole Libera are leading the lobbying efforts along with support from their team member...
April Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer introduced Senator TJ Shope from the Arizona State Legislature. Liz Goodman and Cole Libera attended, leading the lobbying efforts along with support from their team member Destiny Ruiz. Made it to day 100 and negotiations continue. Former Prop...
March Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chairs Richard Rosales and Rebecca Timmer introduced committee and Liz Goodman, lobbyist for Pinal Partnership. Liz Goodman and Cole Libera are leading the lobbying efforts along with support from their team member Destiny Ruiz. Cole summarized we’re 72 days into...
February Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chairs Richard Rosales and Rebecca Timmer introduced Craig McFarland, President and CEO and Liz Goodman, Lobbyist for Pinal Partnership. Liz Goodman and Cole Libera will lead the lobbying efforts along with support from their team members Destiny Ruiz and intern...