Join fellow MPA members for an update from local and state lobbyist Michael Racy. Michael has been at the helm of the respected, local public and government relations firm, Racy and Associates for almost 30 years. In that time he has built a reputation of being the foremost authority on political issues involving real […]

This is the committee that help's MPA's staff throw the best celebration around, the Common Ground Awards! Members of this committee assist in planning the event, judge the project applications received, interview the project finalists, and select this year's award winners.   While it is a bit of work to be on this committee, members […]

This is the committee that help's MPA's staff throw the best celebration around, the Common Ground Awards! Members of this committee assist in planning the event, judge the project applications received, interview the project finalists, and select this year's award winners.   While it is a bit of work to be on this committee, members […]

Join us as we hear from Colonel Victor M. Pereira as he gives the group an update on the operations occurring at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (DMAFB). More information on Colonel Victor M. Pereira can be found here. DMAFB is one of the pillars of the Tucson metropolitan economy, with a $2.6 billion impact and […]

This is the monthly meeting of MPA's Public Policy Committee. At this meeting attendees hear presentations from the local jurisdictions, updating them on code and process changes.  Committee members are invited to assess proposed policy and make recommendations on policy positions discussed by the committee to MPA's Board of Directors. This meeting is open to […]

  The fourth Thursday of the month, members and nonmembers alike are invited to a member hosted cocktail reception. This event showcases the hosts’ work-space and projects while providing attendees a fun and informal way to make new connections and catch up with old friends. Rio West Development & Construction, Inc. is a Tucson-based general […]

Do you develop, sell or lease property within Pima County? Did you know the County is proposing an increase to both their residential and non-residential transportation impact fees? Join SAHBA and MPA Members for an informative lunch meeting with Kathryn Skinner of Pima County's Department Of Transportation. Kathryn will be presenting attendees with an in […]

This month's breakfast will be a presentation from two of Southern Arizona's leading experts on water resources; Dr. Sharon B. Megdal and Henry Johnstone, PE. Sharon B. Megdal is Director of The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), a Cooperative Extension center and a research unit in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. […]

The RTA Plan approved by voters in 2006 runs through 2026.  Come learn, from Jim DeGrood of the RTA, about the RTA Next planning effort, which is beginning to identify priority areas for the next RTA Plan and give the RTA your input! Mr. DeGrood is Deputy Director for Pima Association of Governments (PAG) and the […]

The fourth Thursday of the month, members and nonmembers alike are invited to a member hosted cocktail reception. This event showcases the hosts’ work-space and projects while providing attendees a fun and informal way to make new connections and catch up with old friends. Our joint Cocktail & Connections October hosts are Alliance Level and […]