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.
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...
January Government Relations Committee Meeting Recap
Co-chairs Richard Rosales and Rebecca Timmer introduced Craig McFarland, President/CEO of Pinal Partnership. Craig announced Pinal Partnership has engaged Liz Goodman of Rose Law Group for lobbying and introduced her. Liz Goodman and Cole Libera will lead the...
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...