Eastern Arizona Counties Organization names Greenlee's Lunt as Supervisor of the Year

 Eastern Arizona Counties Organization names Greenlee’s Lunt as Supervisor of the Year.

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Western Interstate Region of National Association of Counties

Greenlee County has a bigger voice in national policies that affect the western area of the United States.  I was voted by the County Supervisor's Association of Arizona to represent them on the Western Interstate Region Board. The Western Interstate Region is made up of 15 western states. By working together as 15 states, we have more influence on the national level.  I also serve on its Public Lands Committee.  The committee lobbies congress for policies that meet the needs of the western United States.

Jason Whiting, Supervisor of Navajo County wrote:  Richard Lunt is one of the most respected Supervisors in Arizona and his leadership is appreciated by all of us.  He is to humble to say he was voted on Unanimously because of the respect he has earned form his peers as we know he will work hard and represent Arizona well.  Thank you, Supervisor Lunt, for your leadership and voice.

Arizona County Supervisor's Association

I chaired the small counties' forum where the seven small counties of the state of Arizona set our legislative agenda. I also took part in the County Supervisors Association's Legislative Forum where all the supervisors of Arizona set a legislative agenda. Our Greenlee County Board of Supervisors is very engaged in the affairs of the state and our county.

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.

This week I had a meeting with Richard Stavneak, director of The Joint legislative Budget Committee. He went over the projections for the economy of the state for the next two years.

At the Eastern Counties Organization Meeting, we are busy planning for the Legislative Summit where we bring in all the newly-elected senators, representatives and all legislators, to informed them of all the projects and the alliances that we have with various organizations in the state.

County Supervisor Association's Legislative Summit

I attended the County Supervisor Association's Legislative Summit. We set our agenda for the next legislative session. I am fighting for and defending the issues important to Greenlee County.

Western Interstate Region Conference

I attended the Western Interstate Region Conference this week and met with 17 other representatives of the western states. We addressed many land use issues and also healthcare issues. When the 17 western states speak together as one voice, we have a greater chance of our voice being heard in Washington. I especially appreciated a quote given about attitude. So much of our outlook in life does depend on our attitude.

County Supervisor Association, Arizona Department of Transportation, Budget

There is a lot to report this week. I had a County Supervisor Association briefing meeting with all the County Supervisors, on how the state budget affected the counties. I had the opportunity to meet with the ADOT State Board of Transportation. I spoke to them about signage and safety in our county for cyclists. I also had the opportunity to talk to Representative Drew John on what happened at the legislature this session, and what we can possibly work on next year. Representative Drew John stood up for us in the state budget process, and came through for the county by securing funds for us.

Eastern Counties Organization

Today the six counties who makeup the Eastern Counties Organization met to review our accomplishments of the last year. We set goals for what needs to be done this coming year and strategized on how we would be able to meet those goals. These six counties work together so that we can have a bigger voice at the state level and meet the needs of our rural counties.

Working to Keep County Issues in Front of Those Who Can Help Us

It has been a very busy week. I have represented the county in many arenas.

I had the opportunity to talk with Senator Jeff Flake about issues important to the county. I also met with Hunter Moore of the governor's office on water issues. I attended the County Supervisors Association meeting where we talked about the upcoming legislative session. During the week I also met with the Eastern Counties Organization to talk about natural resource and the upcoming legislative field trip.

It takes a lot of work to keep Greelee County's issues in front of the people who make the decisions to help us.