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The Center for the Future of Arizona, in partnership with local community organizations in five cities, co-hosted a series of town meetings in June focusing on The Arizona We Want citizens' agenda. The Meetings were held in Mesa, Peoria, Flagstaff, Tucson and Sierra Vista. Dates and times will be posted as they become available.
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Arizonans, CFA Working to Advance Citizens' Agenda: Five June Town Meetings to Help Decide Questions for Candidates During 2010 Elections (News Release, June 8, 2010)
This month Arizonans have some new opportunities to shape the conversation with candidates as part of the 2010 elections. Residents from five communities will participate in The Arizona We Want citizens' agenda through a series of invitation-only town meetings in Peoria (June 8), Flagstaff (June 14), Mesa (June 17), Tucson (June 21) and Sierra Vista (June 22). Additionally, all Arizonans are encouraged to submit their questions for candidates online
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My Perspective on Education: Expecting More for a Strong Arizona (Latino Perspectives magazine, January 2010)

The Arizona We Want Gallup Arizona Poll provided a better understanding of Arizonans’ stand on education. According to Paul Luna, it is now up to groups like Expect More Arizona to galvanize Arizonans around the state to ensure our children are effectively prepared to succeed in college, career and life.
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What Arizonans Want: Charting Arizona's Future (Arizona Republic, October 4, 2009)

News Stories:
What Arizonans Want: Examining the Most Important Questions Facing Arizona

Arizona Joins Other States in Bold Push for Change

Viewpoints Section:
The Arizona We Want by Lattie Coor, chairman and CEO, Center for the Future of Arizona

Healthy, Vital Economy is Viewed as Critical by Michael Bidwell, president of the Arizona Cardinals

Create an Allure for Bright, Young People by Kimber Lanning, executive director of Local First Arizona

We Must be Interlinked, Collective Caretakers by Jacob Moore, managing partner, Generation Seven Strategic Partners


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Arizona Good for Seniors, but Lacks Cohesion (Phoenix Business Journal, October 2, 2009)
Article about the Gallup Arizona Poll findings
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Arizonans Offer a Workable Vision for What's Next (Arizona Republic, October 7, 2009)

Staff editorial examines the findings of the Gallup Arizona Poll
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Compromise in Leadership Not a Dirty Word (Arizona Republic, October 14, 2009)

Staff editorial regarding efforts to improve the state including The Arizona We Want and the O’Connor House Project
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Onus On Us For “Arizona We Want” (Arizona Republic, October 17, 2009)

“My Turn” opinion piece by R.W. "Skip" Kistner, former director of the Educational Leadership Institute
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Let's Get Busy on Building Arizona (Phoenix Business Journal, October 16, 2009)

Editorial by publisher Don Henninger in support of The Arizona We Want citizens' agenda
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Think Tank Calls for Creating Jobs, Health Insurance Coverage (Daily Courier/Prescott, October 16, 2009)

News article regarding The Arizona We Want and Gallup research findings


An Arizona for All (Arizona Daily Star/Tucson, October 25, 2009)

Staff editorial and sidebar stories regarding The Arizona We Want, the Gallup Arizona Poll findings, goals and issues to be solved
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TELEVISION APPEARANCES:

 

The Arizona We Want, “Horizon,” KAET Channel 8 (PBS), October 5, 2009

Interview with Dr. Lattie Coor, chairman and CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona, regarding what Arizonans think about life in their communities and what they want for the future. Also, next steps for The Arizona We Want, a citizen’s agenda based upon the key findings of the Gallup Arizona Poll.

 

KPNX TV 12 News, October 5, 2009

Center for the Future of Arizona Chairman and CEO Lattie Coor talks about the new Gallup Arizona Poll and the citizens' agenda based on its findings.

 

Pat McMahon Show, KAZ TV, October 19, 2009

Center for the Future of Arizona Chairman and CEO Lattie Coor talks about the new Gallup Arizona Poll and the citizens' agenda based on its findings.

 

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The Arizona We Want, “Here and Now,” KJZZ FM (91.5), October 7, 2009

In-depth discussion with Dr. Lattie Coor, chairman and CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona, and Bill Post, former chairman of the board and CEO of Pinnacle West, regarding The Arizona We Want citizens’ agenda and the Gallup Arizona Poll findings.

 

The Arizona We Want Gallup Arizona Poll, "Here and Now," KJZZ FM (91.5), October 2, 2009
Interview with Wendy McMullin, Gallup Arizona Poll project manager.

 

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