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.
November Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer welcomed the Government Relations Committee to this joint meeting with the Water Resources Committee. Ron Fleming, board liaison to the Water Resources Committee, led a round of introductions and turned the conversation over to Tony Smith. Tony...
October Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chairs Rebecca Timmer and Richard Rosales invited Pinal County intergovs Jeff Graves-Florence, Katy Proctor-Maricopa, Heather Wilkey-Queen Creek, and Rob Wisler-Apache Junction to discuss the important propositions on the general ballot that impact Pinal County and...
September Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chairs Richard Rosales and Rebecca Timmer introduced attendees and Secretary Fontes: In 2022, Adrian Fontes was elected as Arizona's 21st Secretary of State. He is committed to preserving integrity in our elections, making voting easier for registered voters, and...
August Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chairs Rebecca Timmer and Richard Rosales opened the meeting and introduced the Committee to Mike Noble, Founder and CEO of Noble Predictive Insights (NPI), who presented on the National and Arizona Political Climate based on polling results. Mike is a thought...
June Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer introduced Eric Emmert, Senior Vice President at Dorn Policy Group, Inc. to provide us with a legislative update from the Capitol. The addition of Eric’s knowledge, experience and professionalism catapulted Dorn Policy Group, Inc. to one of the...
May Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer introduced Arizona Corporation Commissioner Kevin Thompson. Background: 25 years in regulatory energy realm in Arizona U.S. Air Force Veteran of Desert Storm Engaged with Pinal County and the community serving on Corporation Commission...
April Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer introduced Representative Teresa Martinez, an American politician and Republican Majority Whip for the Arizona House of Representatives, serving the 16th legislative district. She was initially appointed to the seat in 2021 after incumbent...
March Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING RECAP 3/26/24 Each year the Government Relations Committee works to organize joint meetings with other Pinal Partnership committees for collaboration and educational purposes. Co-chairs Richard Rosales of APS and Rebecca Timmer...
February Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chair Rebecca Timmer introduced spotlight member Heather Wilkey, Intergovernmental Relations Director for the Town of Queen Creek Five years at the Town of Queen Creek Previously with Town of Gilbert and working in private sector working with AAED and others on...
January Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE RECAP 1/23/24 Co-chair Rebecca Timmer alerted members to the Water Resources Committee initiative Water Resources Committee to meet bi-weekly with regional representatives to receive high-level summary of water legislation impacting...