We look forward to seeing you at the League's Annual Conference in Scottsdale August 23-26.
Registration is now open. For hotel and conference registration information,
point your browser here.
You must be registered for the conference to receive a room at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.
If you have any questions, please contact League Staff at 602-258-5786.
See you in August!
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League Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities
The League of Arizona Cities and Towns offers four levels of sponsorship through its annual conference.
For more information on the sponsorship levels and benefits, please
point your browser here.
For additional questions, please visit the
Sponsorship FAQ page or contact Amy Price or Matt
Lore at (602) 258-5786.
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In preparation for the 2016 League Service Award Program at the Annual Conference in Scottsdale, we are asking cities and towns to
complete the 2016 League Service Award form.
The League is changing its policy regarding the service date. Previously, the elected official must have reached the required level
of service by August 28, 2016. NOW, it is changing through the end of the year.
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During the summer months, the League's legislative staff will travel throughout the state to report on activities of the second
regular session of Arizona's 52nd Legislature that have an impact on cities and towns. Presentations are scheduled in various
locations throughout the state to give an update to elected officials, municipal staff and interested parties.
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2016 New Laws Report
The League's 2016 New Laws Report will soon be sent out for use by city and town officials. The report summarizes significant
legislation affecting Arizona cities and towns and identifies actions that municipalities may need to take to comply with new
statutory law.
The report will be available on the League website and sent to city and town officials in June.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact any member of the League's legislative staff at 602-258-5786.
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The League of Arizona Cities and Towns publishes Arizona City & Town semi-annually as a key part of its communication and
education programs. This full-color magazine is distributed to nearly 2,000 city and town officials who direct millions of dollars
in buying power.
If you are interested in advertising opportunities in Arizona City & Town,
point your browser here.
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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
swomer@azleague.org.
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Declining funding, increasing mandates and misaligned priorities at the federal and state levels have placed responsibility squarely
on local governments to maintain roads, upgrade water and wastewater systems and accommodate growing transit ridership.
But do cities have the authority to raise the revenue needed to maintain aging infrastructure and to make new investments that
support growing populations?
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NLC's City Summit (formerly Congress of Cities) is coming to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 16-19, 2016. See how this
once-industrial town has transformed into a beautiful and vibrant city. Its architecture, food, artists, museums, and universities
are attracting young professionals and creating a place where people love to live.
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The Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards are a statewide competition created to recognize those non-elected, professional public
servants who serve as the critical link between citizens and the people elected to represent them.
Named in honor of Gabe Zimmerman, director of community outreach for Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the awards are an opportunity
to recognize the commitment and dedication of more than 100,000 professional public servants who exemplify the importance and impact
of public service.
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The City of Phoenix would like to introduce you to
procurePHX! Formerly known as eProcurement, the city's
electronic procurement system is now in its next phase. Gone are the days of businesses trying to figure out what services the city
needs and searching for projects to bid on.
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Christina Estes-Werther, League General Counsel
In March of this year the Legislature passed Senate Bill 1516, which repeals and rewrites Arizona's campaign finance laws. On the
final day of session this May, two bills amending parts of S.B. 1516 were also passed - House Bills 2296 and 2297. These three
bills make significant changes to all aspects of campaign finance including redefining a political committee, applying contribution
limits to a two-year election cycle instead of the term of office, restricting or limiting transfers of monies from city and town
candidate committees to state or county committees for the same candidate, and establishing new reporting cycles and filing
deadlines. In addition, filing officers will have to offer electronic filing for campaign registration and reporting for the
November general election.
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Below is a list of training opportunities that may be of interest in the coming months.
Women In Local Government Kickoff Symposium
June 9, 2016
Ak-Chin Conference Center
Maricopa, AZ
ACMA Summer Conference
July 20-22, 2016
Marana, AZ
AMCA Training: Athenian Dialogue
July 25, 2016
Fountain Hills Community Center
Fountain Hills, AZ
2016 Arizona Municipal Clerks' Annual Conference and Elections Training
July 26-28, 2016
Fountain Hills Community Center
Fountain Hills, AZ
ASU School of Public Affairs
Graduate Information Sessions Available
University Center Building - ASU Downtown Phoenix Campus
Phoenix, AZ
Citizen Planner
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences-Cooperative Extension
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
Ramsey Executive Education Program
Management & Leadership Institute
ASU Mercado
Phoenix, AZ
For more information and to register for these events,
point your browser here.
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For any training sessions that you have missed or cannot attend in the future, be sure to check our
YouTube channel to stay in the loop.
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Cities and towns across Arizona are accomplishing great things - read about cities and towns in the spotlight and their
unique ideas to make their communities better by visiting the
Arizona Cities @ Work Website. The blog is updated with
articles that highlight the unique things happening in cities and towns every day.
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Throwback: AZ Cities Edition
What were cities and towns celebrating this time last year? Five years ago? 50 years ago?
We're introducing a new feature for the League Connection newsletter where we take a look at some city/town stories from years
past. If your city or town has a memorable success story, anniversary to celebrate, or timeless photo to share for a particular
month, please feel free to send them to swomer@azleague.org. We'd love to feature your
city or town in an upcoming issue!
Three Years Ago:
The Town of Gilbert was recognized as the First Arizona Economic Development Organization to be accredited by the International
Economic Development Council.
Five Years Ago:
Former League Executive Director Jack DeBolske received an Arizona Transportation Legacy Award.
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Phone: 602-258-5786
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