Five Winning Community Projects Selected in CFA Statewide Competition (News Release, December 6, 2011)
A national panel has selected five projects representing communities from across Arizona as the winners of the inaugural Five Communities Project sponsored by the Center for the Future of Arizona. The five projects will jointly apply with the center for $1.5 million in funding ($100,000/year over a three-year period or $300,000 per project) from national organizations to implement their proposals.
Valley Hosts 66th National Conference on Citizenship September 22-23, 2011 (News Release, Sept. 21, 2011)
The Center for the Future of Arizona is hosting the NCoC conference, an annual event that focuses on the state of civic engagement in America. It brings together civic leaders, educators, CEOs, and representatives from each branch of government to address issues related to the nation's civic health. CFA was selected from 10 semi-finalists from across the country to be conference host in recognition of the center's national leadership in developing citizen-driven dialogue, consensus and community initiatives.
3 to Get Awards Named for Aide (Arizona Republic, September 9, 2011)
Three non-elected public servants will be presented with Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards for leadership, civic engagement and innovation on September 23 at the 66th National Conference on Citizenship on the Arizona State University Tempe campus. The awards are named in honor of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords' director of community outreach, who lost his life on January 8 while serving the citizens of Arizona.
Winners Chosen for Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards (News Release, September 9, 2011)
Karen Osborne, Ron Barber and Matthew Bauer have been named the inaugural winners of the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards. The statewide competition was created by the Center for the Future of Arizona to recognize the role of non-elected public servants as the critical link between citizens and the people elected to represent them.
10 Groups to Get Grants to Improve Arizona (Arizona Republic, September 8, 2011)
Ten communities from across Arizona will receive $5,000 grants from the Center for the Future of Arizona to help develop proposals to strengthen their communities in the areas of job creation, education, the environment and civic involvement. Before year end, five communities will be chosen by a national selection panel to create action plans and to jointly apply with the center for the national funding to implement the plans over a three-year period.
10 Arizona Community Projects Selected as Finalists in "Five Communities" Competition (News Release, September 8, 2011)
Ten finalists have been chosen from a diverse group of 31 semifinalists in a statewide competition to strengthen Arizona at the local level in key areas identified by the Gallup Arizona Poll and The Arizona We Want citizens' agenda. The 10 finalists will be recognized and their projects will be showcased Friday, September 23 at the National Conference on Citizenship on Arizona State University's Tempe campus.
Semi-finalists Announced in Five Communities Project (July 18, 2011)
Thirty-three proposals from seven Arizona counties have been selected as semifinalists in CFA's Five Communities Project. The statewide competition seeks to elicit the best ideas for strengthening Arizona at the local level, and help communities move forward in job creation, education, civic engagement and the environment. Five winning participants will be selected to create action plans and to jointly apply with the center for the national funding to implement the plans over a three-year period.
Five Communities Project Announced (Horizon, KAET Channel 8, April 11, 2011)
Interview with CFA Chairman and CEO Lattie Coor regarding the center's new Five Communities Project. The initiative will help communities develop action plans and secure national funding to move them forward in areas such as job creation, education, the environment and civic engagement. Six workshops will be held statewide to provide information to communities interested in partnering with CFA.
Communities Invited to Participate in New "Five Communities Project" (News Release, April 4, 2011)
The center's new Five Communities Project will provide support to selected communities that wish to improve themselves through greater citizen involvement. CFA will work collaboratively with five communities to develop action plans to move the communities forward in areas such as job creation, education, the environment and civic engagement. In addition, CFA will jointly apply for national funding to implement the five plans over a three-year period.
Rethinking Arizona
Despite what you might believe as a result of last year's contentious immigration debate and this month's horrifying shooting in Tucson, Arizona is not some rogue state populated entirely by crazies. Arizonans, in fact, mostly share the values and aspirations of people in the rest of the country, which is not surprising given that a high proportion of Arizonans have recently migrated from someplace else.
Newly Released Candidate Interviews Address Citizens' Questions, Provide In-Depth Answers (News Release, October 7, 2010)
The Center for the Future of Arizona has announced the release of a series of taped interviews with candidates for state-level office designed to help inform citizens of candidates' positions on a broad range of issues critical to Arizona's future. The taped interviews draw on questions from citizens around the state collected online and at five Center for the Future of Arizona town meetings held in June as part of its The Arizona We Want initiative. Interview questions address job creation, education, immigration, health care, natural resources and water management, state finances, and leadership and the structure of government.
ARIZONA CIVIC HEALTH LAGS THE NATION, CFA REPORT FINDS (News Release, September 23, 2010)
The Arizona Civic Health Index provides a detailed look at the serious disconnect between Arizona citizens, their elected leaders and their neighbors. The study also identifies opportunities for improving the state's civic health.
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
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.
RADIO APPEARANCES:
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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