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Pinal Partnership says county poised for growth; water, energy and transportation top priorities
Summary
Craig McFarland, president and CEO of Pinal Partnership, updated Florence council on membership growth, policy work on water and energy, transportation planning with ASU and regional economic development including copper mine and manufacturing projects.
Craig McFarland, president and CEO of Pinal Partnership, presented a countywide economic and policy update to the Florence Town Council on Oct. 21, outlining regional priorities that the organization will pursue with municipal partners.
McFarland said Pinal Partnership has grown to more than 210 members, representing municipal governments, utilities and major employers. He described eight committee areas that guide the group’s work and highlighted recent legislative and policy efforts on water, transportation and energy. McFarland said an "Ag to Urban" bill and other water-related policy changes were advanced in the last year and that the Partnership is working to help communities manage rapid population…
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