Friday, November 12, 2010

P.L.A.N. Update - A New Year, A New Legislature‏

A NEW YEAR, A NEW LEGISLATURE

Another election cycle has come and gone, meaning there will be new legislative faces at the state capitol come January. Although the ballots cast on Election Day are unofficial until certified by the Secretary of State on November 29, the following are Phoenix’s legislators for the next two years:

District - Chamber - Name - Party

15 - Senate - Kyrsten Sinema - Democrat
15 - House of Representatives - Lela Alston - Democrat
15 - House of Representatives - Katie Hobbs - Democrat

UNDERSTANDING YOUR STATE LEGISLATURE


Two free workshops on Understanding Your State Legislature will be from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1, at Goelet A.C. Beuf Senior Center, 3435 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, and from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 8, at Devonshire Senior Center, 2802 E. Devonshire Ave.

The workshops, presented by the city of Phoenix Office of Government Relations, will offer an overview of the state legislative process and how to become involved in decisions made at the state legislature. Tips also will be presented on effective lobbying techniques and information on how to use technology to track legislation.

The free workshops are offered to help demystify the legislative process and encourage public involvement from neighborhood groups and residents to create public policy. Seating is limited. To
register for one of the workshops, call 602-256-4257 or visit http://phoenix.gov/intergov/workshop.


Source: City of Phoenix

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