Planners' Day at the State Capitol - Feb 26

Planners' Day at the Capitol
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Planners' Day at the Capitol is fast approaching! This year's event will take place at the Arizona State Capitol inside the Senate building in the Senate Minority Caucus Room (1700 West Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007) from 8:00 am to 9:30 a.m. followed by presentations offering CM credits.

Agenda:

• 8:00 - 9:30 a.m. -- Bagels and coffee with Planners, Lawmakers and Staff
• 9:40 – 9:55 a.m. -- Housing Policy at the Arizona Legislature
  Presented by Representative Betty Villegas (D-Tucson).
• 10:00 – 10:15 a.m. -- Update on Current Water Negotiations
  Presented by Senator Priya Sundareshan (D-Tucson).
• 10:20 – 10:35 a.m. -- Transportation Priorities at the Capitol
  Presented by Representative Theresa Martinez (R-Casa Grande).
• 10:40 - 10:55 a.m. -- Insights from a Former Planner to the Governor’s Office
  Presented by John Owens, Policy & Operations Advisor to Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs.
• 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. -- Transition from City Council to the State Legislature
  Presented by Senator Lauren Kuby (D-Tempe).

*All presentations will be in Senate Minority Caucus Room

This important event provides Arizona planners an opportunity to help elevate the stature of the planning profession in Arizona. A conversation today is remembered and later, when we are commenting on a bill or issue, APA Arizona is recognized and, therefore, our input is given more validity. You are the face of good planning in Arizona! Please bring your project display boards and materials highlighting local planning projects, as this provides a visual that legislators can easily associate with land use planning.

We look forward to seeing you there!