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| Register Now for 2009 League Annual Conference! |
If you can attend only one meeting this year, be sure it is the 2009 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference
September 1-4 at the Hilton El Conquistador in Oro Valley.
Now more than ever, it's critical for Arizona's local leaders to gather together to discuss issues and learn new strategies
to deal with the unprecedented challenges facing municipal government officials today. The Conference provides the perfect
platform to do just that, with an estimated attendance of over 900 local elected and appointed officials. It is the only
meeting of its kind anywhere in the state, bringing together elected and appointed officials from each of the state's 90
cities and towns. In addition, key leaders from state government and important service providers from the private sector
will be in attendance.
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| National League of Cities Leadership Training Institute |
Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures: Leading Your City through Today's Economy
September 1, 2009
Hilton El Conquistador
10000 N. Oracle Rd.
Oro Valley, AZ 85704
Depleted resources for public services, the need to do more with less while at the same time providing a high level of
service are issues that are increasingly relevant to cities. Find out how to keep employees engaged, residents happy, and
financial strain minimized, while laying the groundwork for a sustainable economic recovery.
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| Youth Program Registration Now Available |
Youth delegates from your city or town are invited to join us at the 4th Annual League Youth Program to be held at the League
Annual Conference, Wednesday, September 2 at the Hilton El Conquistador Resort. Attendees will participate in their own
sessions and activities, as well as have the opportunity to interact with local elected officials and learn more about the
issues and challenges facing Arizona. Youth Commissions and Youth Advisory Boards from across the state are invited to
participate.
For more information and to register for the Youth Program, please
point your browser here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Vinzant at (602) 258-5786.
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| Municipal Clerks Training |
July 16, 2009
Maricopa County Elections Training Facility
Phoenix, AZ
This year, the Municipal Clerks' Training will be held over one day at the Maricopa County Elections Training Facility
MCTECH office, on Thursday, July 16. For participants who wish to stay the night in Phoenix, a list of nearby hotels in
included in the training registration materials.
To view the training agenda and register, please
point your browser here.
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| What is...? |
The Municipal Election Manual
by Liisa Laikko, League Member Services Associate
The Municipal Election Manual is a "how to" guide for city and town clerks on the conduct of municipal elections. In addition
to the sections on regular elections, procedures for a variety of special elections, including initiative, referendum and
recall are included. The Manual is distributed to all municipal clerks at their annual elections training conducted by the
League.
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| Executive Committee Spotlight: Vice President Walkup |
Name and title:
Bob Walkup, Mayor, City of Tucson
Vice President of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns
Year elected to office:
1999
Years served on Executive Committee:
Nine
Hometown:
Ames, Iowa
Why did you pursue a career in local government?
In the late 1990s, Tucson and the surrounding region were facing some very serious threats to our viability as a community.
The most pressing of which was our long-term water supply and the management of CAP water supplies. I felt that I could
bring solutions and consensus to the leadership mix in southern Arizona.
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| NLC Congress of Cities |
November 10-14
San Antonio, TX
Online registration is now available for the NLC Congress of Cities. America needs cities and towns to lead the way in
offering creative solutions to the challenges facing the nation's communities. Attending the Congress of Cities and
connecting with other local leaders and sharing ideas is one way that elected officials and the municipal staff members
charged with implementing programs can help lead the way. For more information on the Congress of Cities, please see this
point your browser to this brochure
or visit www.nlccongressofcities.org.
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| APS Energy Efficient Training Series - Benchmarking Government Building with Energy Star |
July 14, 2009
Training to You
2200 N. Central Ave., Ste. 100 Phoenix, AZ
Cost: Free to attend
Deadline: July 8, 2009
Time: 7:30 am - 11:30 am or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Overview
Facility managers, maintenance staff and building engineers are invited to a half day seminar on the use of EPA's
Benchmarking with Energy Star. This interactive, online class will show you how to start the Benchmarking process for your
buildings actually using the Benchmarking online program. You will leave the class with a rating on at least one of your
buildings and tips on how to achieve Energy Star building certification.
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| NLC 2009 National Summit on Your City's Families |
October 11-13, 2009
Boston, MA
City and town leaders are invited to attend the 2009 National Summit on Your City's Families. Sponsored by the NLC Institute
for Youth, Education, and Families, this biennial Summit is the nation's largest gathering of municipal leaders working to
improve the lives of children, youth, and families.
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| Surprise Opens New City Hall |
On June 16, Surprise celebrated the opening of a new City Hall building at 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza. The new
136,000-square-foot building was designed with providing quality customer service in mind. From the entrance of the
four-story building, it is easy to spot the Development Services Center, a one-stop shop for annexation proposals, zone
changes, conditional use permits, grading and drainage, paving, new building construction, single family homes, and
landscaping.
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| Gilbert and Chandler to Dedicate Opening of Joint Water Facility |
Officials from Gilbert and Chandler celebrated the completion of a joint water treatment plant that will provide each
community with cost savings in addition to water.
The Santan Vista Water Treatment Plant at 3695 E. Ocotillo Road was dedicated at a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m.
on Saturday, June 27. The public was invited to attend the event and tour the new facility located near Higley and Ocotillo
roads in Gilbert.
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| Tucson 4th of July Fireworks Saved Thanks to Public-Private Partnerships |
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Less than 24 hours after a local newspaper reported the City of Tucson would be forced to cancel its 4th of July fireworks
display, Mayor Bob Walkup and Ward III City Councilmember Karin Uhlich were able to secure more than $65,000 in donations from
private sponsors. As a result, Tucson's 4th of July Fireworks Celebration at "A" Mountain will be held this year, keeping
alive a long-standing tradition.
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| City of Tempe Earns GE Ecomagination Leadership Award |
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Late last month, the City of Tempe was honored with a GE ecomagination Leadership Award for its efforts in developing a new,
sustainable water source to help overcome water scarcity challenges. To read more about this honor in an article from
EVLiving.com,
point your browser here.
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| Flagstaff Named One of Kiplinger's Best Cities |
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Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine named Flagstaff one of its 2009 Best Cities. It was the only Arizona city to
make the top 10 list, ranking no. 9. To read the full article,
point your browser here.
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| Innovative Surprise State of the City Address Earns Two National Awards |
The City of Surprise has received national recognition for its innovative promotional video highlighting many of the city's top
attractions.
The "City of Surprise Tourism Spot" received a Bronze Telly Award for Outstanding Achievement under the Travel/Tourism category.
The 30-second promotion features many city amenities including the 25-court Tennis and Racquet Complex, Surprise Stadium, White
Tank Mountains, local restaurants and museums.
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| Deck of Cards Decides Cave Creek Election |
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The New York Times recently featured a story on a Cave Creek election that was decided by the luck of the draw.
Incumbent Thomas McGuire and Adam Trenk both ran for a seat on the seven-member Cave Creek Town Council. Both received the
same amount of votes: 660. After a recount, the results remained the same. Because the Arizona Constitution allows a game of
chance to break a tie in an election, McGuire and Trenk each drew a card to settle the deadlock. Adam Trenk won with the
higher of the two cards, drawing a king of hearts. To read the full story,
point your browser here.
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| Have News or Photos to Share? |
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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! Materials can be sent to mvinzant@azleague.org.
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| Enhancing Workforce Motivation During An Economic Downturn |
By Teri J. Traaen, Ed.D., D.P.A.
Over a half million Americans have lost their jobs in the last nine months, many in Arizona. Among these, local government
employees in our state have been and will continue to be hard hit. Many will lose their jobs. Even those whose positions
are maintained may face furlough days, shared assignments, increased workloads, and grieving the loss of colleagues.
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League of Arizona Cities and Towns
1820 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-258-5786
Fax: 602-253-3874
http://www.azleague.org
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