STATE CAPITOL,
PHOENIX
– The League of
Arizona Cities and Towns honored 12 House Democrats for their dedication to and
support of cities and towns during the 2016 legislative session.
“Cooperation between the state and
cities and towns keeps our communities safe and strong,” House Democratic Leader
Eric Meyer, D-Paradise Valley (District 28), said. “These awards remind us that
we are partners in serving our communities and that Arizonans are best served
when every level of government works together. My colleagues and I appreciate
this recognition from the League, and we look forward to our continued close
relationship.”
Three
House Democrats were recognized as Champions of Cities and Towns:
·
Rep. Randall
Friese, D-Tucson (District 9)
·
House Democratic
Leader Eric Meyer, D-Paradise Valley (District 28)
·
House Democratic
Whip Rebecca Rios, D-Phoenix (District 27)
Nine
additional legislators received Certificates of Appreciation:
·
Rep. Lela
Alston, D-Phoenix (District 24)
·
Rep. Mark
Cardenas, D-Phoenix (District 19)
·
Rep. Diego
Espinoza, D-Tolleson (District 19)
·
Rep. Charlene
Fernandez, D-Yuma (District 4)
·
Rep. Matt Kopec,
D-Tucson (District 9)
·
Rep. Jonathan
Larkin, D-Glendale (District 30)
·
Rep. Debbie
McCune Davis, D-Phoenix (District 30)
·
Rep. Lisa
Otondo, D-Yuma (District 4)
·
House Assistant
Democratic Leader Bruce Wheeler, D-Tucson (District 10)
“I want to thank
these legislators for their courageous votes in support of local decision
making,” League of Arizona Cities and Towns Executive Director Ken Strobeck
said. “They are helping Arizona cities and towns be able to serve their
residents effectively while respecting local community values.”
The League
presented these awards on Aug. 25 during its 2016 Annual Conference, held in
Scottsdale this year. The conference is a three-day event from Aug. 24-26, with
hundreds of officials from across the state. For more information about the
League of Arizona Cities and Towns, visit http://www.azleague.org/.
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