100th Arizona Town Hall Report Civic Engagement 100th Arizona Town Hall April 22-25, 2012 Tucson, Arizona Background Report Prepared by Arizona State University 2012-2013 Arizona Town Hall Officers, Board of Directors, Committee Chairs, and Staff Officers Executive Committee Ex Officio Ron Walker, Board Chair Steven Betts, Vice Chair (Administration) The Officers and the following: Linda Elliott-Nelson John Haeger Scott Rhodes, Board Chair Elect Cathy Weiss, Secretary Lisa Atkins Tom Largo Bruce Dusenberry Kimulet Winzer, Vice Chair (Programs) Mark Nexsen, Treasurer Gilbert Davidson Richard Morrison Hank Peck Board of Directors Kathleen Kitagawa Scott Somers Karen Abraham Owner/Consultant, KAK Compensation Services, LLC, Vice Mayor, City of Mesa Senior Vice President, Finance, Tucson John W. Stebbins Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Phoenix Joseph E. La Rue Controller, Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Morenci Allan Affeldt Executive Vice President, Sun Health Partners; Robert B. Strain Owner, La Posada; President, Monastery Hotels LLC; Attorney, Sun City Past Mayor, Sierra Vista; Ret., Assistant Vice President, SAIC; Fmr. Mayor, Winslow Thomas Largo Colonel (Ret.), USAF, Sierra Vista Lisa A. Atkins Councilmember, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Ken L. Strobeck Vice President, Public Policy, Greater Phoenix Community, Scottsdale Executive Director, League of Arizona Cities & Towns, Phoenix John F. Sullivan Leadership; Board Member, Central Arizona Project, Lisa Lovallo Associate General Manager and Chief Resources Executive, Phoenix Vice President for Southern Arizona, Cox Steven A. Betts Communications, Tucson Salt River Project, Phoenix W. Vincent Thelander III Ret. President & CEO, SunCor Development Co.; Patrick McWhortor Vice President & Senior Client Manager, Bank of America, Phoenix Attorney, Tempe President & CEO, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits, Phoenix Rebecca Timmer Brian Bickel Frances McLane Merryman Corporate Relations, Dibble Engineering, Phoenix CEO, Southeast Arizona Medical Center, Douglas Vice President and Senior Wealth Strategist, Northern Danielle Viola Kerry Blume Trust Company, Tucson Judge, Maricopa County Superior Court, Phoenix President, United Way of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff Richard N. Morrison Richard S. Walden Richard M. Bowen Chairman, Morrison Institute Board, Gilbert President & CEO, Farmers Investment Co., Sahuarita Associate Vice President for Economic Development Mark Nexsen Ron E. Walker and Sustainable Initiatives, Northern Arizona Mayor, Lake Havasu City Mohave County Manager, Kingman University, Flagstaff Alberto Olivas Evelyn Casuga Director, Center for Civic Participation, Maricopa General Manager, Community Development and Community Colleges, Tempe Ex Officio Board Members Customer Offices, Arizona Public Service Company Paul R. Orme Shirley Agnos (APS), Casa Grande Attorney, Paul R. Orme P.C., Mayer President Emerita, Arizona Town Hall Arlan Colton Henry (Hank) Peck Jan Brewer Planning Director, Pima County Development Certified Financial Planner, TCI Wealth Advisors, Inc., Governor of Arizona, Phoenix Services, Tucson Tucson Michael M. Crow Gilbert Davidson J. Nicholas Pierson President, Arizona State University, Tempe Town Manager, Town of Marana CLU®, Northwestern Mutual Retirement, Planning John Haeger Eric F. Descheenie Specialist, Rancho El Mezquital, Tucson President, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff Legislative Staff Assistant, Navajo Nation-Office of Clifford Potts Ann Weaver Hart, the Speaker, Window Rock Designated Broker, Prudential Arizona Realty, Payson President, University of Arizona, Tucson Kathryn Prochaska Trinity Donovan Chair, Yuma County Board of Supervisors (Dist. 3), City Council Member, Chandler; Executive Director, Committee Chairs/Vice Chairs Chandler Christian Community Center, Chandler Yuma Finance/Audit: Larry Lange Shawn Dralle Leticia Ramirez Communications & Marketing: Investment Banker, RBC Capital Markets, Phoenix Principal, Strategy Resource Group, Tucson Ivan Johnson/David Howell Linda J. Elliott-Nelson Librado (J.R.) Ramirez Development: Art DeCabooter Dean of Instruction, Arizona Western College, Yuma Executive Director, Southeastern Arizona Community Law Firms: Matt Meaker/Sheryl Sweeney Julie Engel Action Program, Safford Corporate: Len Kirschner/Roc Arnett President & CEO, Greater Yuma Economic Everett Rhodes Public Entities/Education: Art DeCabooter Development, Yuma Director, Project CENTRL, University of Arizona, Casa Southern Arizona/Tucson: Gregory W. Falls Grande Gilbert Davidson Human Resources: Chip U’Ren Attorney, Sherman & Howard, Phoenix Scott Rhodes Jack Gibson Managing Attorney, Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC, Membership: Linda Elliott-Nelson/Dennis Mitchem Director & General Manager, Arizona Public Media, Phoenix Nominating: Jamie Matanovich University of Arizona, Tucson Zoe G Richmond Research: Warren Prostrollo/Jay Kittle Andy Groseta Director, Public Affairs, Union Pacific Railroad, Gilbert Technology: Toby Payne Rancher/ Agribusiness Owner, Cottonwood James C. (Casey) Rooney Training: Greg Falls/Mary Grier Director, Economic Development, City of Cottonwood/ Peter Hemingway Verde Valley Principal, Wood, Patel & Associates, Inc., Phoenix Staff James G. Jayne Mary Rowley Tara Jackson, President Navajo County Manager, Holbrook President & Owner, Strongpoint PR, Tucson Ronald E. Shoopman Laura Parsons, Exec. Assistant—Office Operations President, Southern Arizona Leadership Council, Tucson Debbie Stanhope, Website and Publications Roy Stanhope, Accounting The 100th Arizona Town Hall, which convened in April 2012, developed consensus on the topic of Civic Engagement. The full text of these recommendations is contained in this final report. An essential element to the success of these consensus-driven discussions is the background research report that is provided to all participants before the Town Hall convenes. Arizona State University coordinated this detailed and informative background material, and it provided a unique resource for a full understanding of the topic. Special thanks to the editor Kelly Rawlings of the School of Public Affairs at ASU for spearheading this effort and marshaling many talented professionals to write individual chapters. The 100th Town Hall could not have occurred without the financial assistance of our generous sponsors, which include Premier Partner APS; Contributing Partner Bank of America; Collaborating Partner Snell & Wilmer; Supporting Partners Wells Fargo and the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust; and Civic Partners Maricopa Community Colleges and Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. The consensus recommendations that were developed during the course of the 100th Town Hall have been combined with the background information coordinated by Arizona State University into this single final report that will be shared with public officials, community and business leaders, Town Hall members and many others for years to come. This report, containing the thoughtful recommendations of the 100th Town Hall participants, is already being used as a resource, a discussion guide and an action plan for how best to achieve optimal civic engagement from Arizona’s residents. Sincerely, Ron Walker Board Chair, Arizona Town Hall 100th Arizona Town Hall Report Civic Engagement The Arizona Town Hall gratefully acknowledges the support of sponsors who understand the importance of convening leaders from throughout the state to develop consensus-based solutions to critical issues facing Arizona. Our sincere thanks are extended to the sponsors of the 100th Arizona Town Hall. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Premier Partner __________________________________________________________________________________________ Contributing Partner __________________________________________________________________________________________ Collaborating Partner __________________________________________________________________________________________ Supporting Partners __________________________________________________________________________________________ Civic Partners __________________________________________________________________________________________ One East Camelback, Suite 530, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Phone: 602-252-9600 Fax: 602-252-6189 Website: www.aztownhall.org 100th Arizona Town Hall Civic Engagement Background Report Prepared by Arizona State University Editor Kelly Campbell Rawlings School of Public Affairs Authors Corey Seemiller Elliott Pollack Tracey Booth Cynthia Selin Kelly Rawlings Lattie F. Coor Ken Strobeck Scott Rhodes Arnold Danzig James H. Svara Julie Richard Janet Denhardt Nancy Welch Fred Rosenfeld Eric F. Descheenie Arnim Wiek David Snider Richard de Uriarte Devan Wastchak Linda Elliott-Nelson Committee Members Nancy Welch Todd Hornback Warren Prostrollo, Chair Larry Woods Elisabeth Graffy Jay Kittle, Vice Chair Mary Grier Arlan Colton Layout and Design Sarah Griffiths Lattie Coor Felipe Ruiz Acosta Carol Kratz Kimberly Demarchi Kimber Lanning Darryl Dobras Photos Courtesy of Matt Leighninger Susan Goldsmith Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Karen Leland James Holway Paul Hamilton Michelle Lyons-Mayer Irene Jacobs Felipe Ruiz Patrick McWhortor Anna Jolivet Arizona Town Hall Alberto Olivas Suzanne Kendall Cassandra O’Neill Jonathan Koppell Resource List Compilation Jane Prescott-Smith Carol Kratz Mary Grier Kelly Campbell Rawlings Rita Maguire Alberto Olivas Emily Rajakovich Robert Matia Kelly Campbell Rawlings Julie A. Richard Elizabeth