PORA Governance
Government Relations
As the Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA), we are the primary liaison between our unincorporated community, Maricopa County, the City of Surprise and other municipalities, the State of Arizona, and our federal government.
PORA is committed to fostering good relationships with local, state, and federal governments. PORA stands ready as the voice of impact. We are dedicated to working with other community entities to support Sun City West to provide a foundation of advocacy.
View the letter from the Sun City Home Owners Association (SCHOA) regarding the ongoing efforts to stop the forced consolidation of wastewater and water districts here:
SCHOA v. AZ CORP COMM SUMMARY-2
Our Government Relations Goals
- Intervene and participate in all utility rate proceedings before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC).
- Develop a consistent, working relationship with the County Supervisor,Clint Hickman.
- Meet withSCHOA(Sun City Homeowners Association) Leadership about issues of mutual concern.
- Develop an ongoing conversation/relationship with school districts.
- Grow the relationship with legislators pre-session.
- Maintain relationship withRUCO(Residential Utility Consumer Office).
- Participate in meetings with utility company leadership.
- Continue to develop a relationship withCity of Surpriseofficials.
- Create a liaison relationship with Congressional delegation.
- Create and implement a liaison relationship withFire and Medical Authority.
- Create and implement a close liaison relationship with Maricopa County Sheriff's Office (MCSO).