Junior Rodeo Series Opening Night

We had a successful start to our Greenlee Junior Rodeo Series last night. It started out with a tribute to Buff Crawford, a man that helped lots of kids learn to love the sport of rodeo. There was a steer turned out in his honor and also a quote was given that he loved, "Courage is being scared to death....but saddling up anyway," by John Wayne. Buff, you were loved and you will be missed.

County Supervisor's Association and Growing Greenlee

I spent two days in Phoenix working with the legislature and different county officials on taxes, biomass, and other issues that pertain to Greenlee County. All bills have to be heard by the end of next week, so there is some urgency in keeping abreast of what's happening in the legislature. Bills passed in Phoenix affect the citizens of Greenlee County.

Today "Growing Greenlee" went very well. Thanks to all who helped make it a success.

Lobbying in Washington DC

I made another successful trip to Washington D.C. with my fellow supervisors. We talked to our representatives and senators. We discussed issues important to Greenlee County and the State of Arizona including water issues, forest issues, endangered species issues, hard rock mining issues, PILT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) and SRS (Secure Rural Schools.) On the home front, I attended the Governors Water Augmentation, Innovation and Conservation Council. We are also working on noxious weeds in the southern part of the county.