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Registration for the 2011 League Annual Conference is now open. This year's event will be August 30 - September 2 at the JW Marriott
Starr Pass Resort in Tucson. Point your browser here
for more information and to register.
Public Engagement: The Vital Leadership Skill
Cost: $55
How do you define civic engagement? A late Senator said, "Civic engagement is a device whereby public officials induce non-public
officials to act in a way the public officials' desire". Throughout America, city leaders are learning that this rather cynical
definition no longer works if it ever did. From budgets to land use, local elected officials are facing decisions of a scope they
have never witnessed. Gain a better understanding of what public engagement really is and develop a framework to customize a plan
for convening your own residents.
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Sponsorship opportunities are still available through the League Annual Conference. To learn more about the levels and benefits of
sponsorship, please view our corporate benefactor brochure.
Newly Elected Officials Training
Phoenix, AZ
June 3-4
ACAA Summer Meeting
Tucson, AZ
June 9-10
Municipal Clerks Elections Training
Fountain Hills, AZ
July 14-15
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League staff will be traveling the state to meet with our member cities and towns to provide an overview and recap of the major
issues from the 2011 legislative session and their impact on cities and towns. We will also discuss League services, upcoming events
and trainings, and how we can better serve you, our member cities and towns, as your League.
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Former League Executive Director and MAG Secretary John "Jack" DeBolske was honored as one of ten outstanding individuals to receive
the first-ever Arizona Transportation Legacy Awards at a special ceremony in Tucson. In celebration of the 60th Arizona Conference
on Roads and Streets, the first "Legacy Awards" were presented to recognize "one or more outstanding individuals who have made a
significant contribution to transportation in the state of Arizona."
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Name, title & city/town
John Salem
Mayor
City of Kingman
Year elected to office
Elected to office in 2008
Assumed office of Mayor on June 2, 2008
Years served on Executive Committee
Served on Executive Committee for one year so far
Hometown
Kingman, AZ
Born and raised in Glendale, AZ
Why did you decide to serve in local government?
I decided to serve in local government because I thought I would be an asset to the city as a decision maker. I am a team player
with the skills necessary to work with my colleagues in a collaborative way to achieve the best possible outcome with respect to
complicated city issues.
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Chandler's 99th birthday on May 17 was a low-key affair, but city officials say that's only because they are busy making plans and
marshaling resources for the big community bash in 2012.
"Reaching birthday number 99 is great, but next year's celebration will be one for the ages," said Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny.
"Residents are already excited, and I'm getting asked about our centennial plans all the time."
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The City of Glendale's Public Library recently launched the mobile version of its website to make accessing services even easier for
residents. To read more in an article from azcentral.com, please
point your browser here.
Have news or photos to share?
If your city or town was recently featured in the news, has an interesting program or photos of events and travels to share,
please send them our way! Story ideas and materials may be submitted to
mvinzant@azleague.org.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense agency, announced 30 employers are finalists for the 2011
Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award this month. The Freedom Award is the DoD's highest recognition given to
employers for exceptional support of their employees serving in the Guard and Reserve. The 30 finalists were selected from 4,049
nominations received earlier this year from Guard and Reserve service members or their families. The Town of Gilbert was named a
finalist on this list.
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The City of Sierra Vista unveiled its Fuel Facility Expansion Project at the Pedro Castro Maintenance Center in May during a ribbon
cutting ceremony.
"Completion of this project makes our facility unique in the region, as it's one of the few places where renewable fuels are offered
in addition to diesel and unleaded," said Operations Manager Richard Cayer. This facility is part of the environmental
sustainability objective identified as a Strategic Plan goal by the Sierra Vista City Council.
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The City of Bisbee, situated in southeastern Arizona, is a well-known artists' community with rich architectural and historic
heritage. Located at the center of the natural and historic beauty of Cochise County, the old mining town has transformed itself
into an ideal spot for tourism. To that end, the city was recently featured in the Huffington Post.
Read the full article here.
By Mark Towers
We are living in times that do not lend themselves to complacency. This article will provide an easy-to-use model for "breaking the
chains of the comfort zone" and making radical leaps forward. The five simple steps of the SCARE acronym are meant
to be used by you as well as your team/organization. Consult them often as you shed old habits, set new goals and consistently
embrace the all-important process of re-invention.
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Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
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