Stay in the Know - Douglas, AZ
WeSERV Government Affairs Updates, February, 2, 2022
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Volunteer for the Water Issues Task Force
Due to several water issues stretching across our jurisdiction, we’re creating chapter-level water task forces to work with the Water Issues Task Force. If you’re interested in volunteering for Douglas, please contact Liz Recchia at lrecchia@weserv.realtor. Watch for a review of the 43 State Legislature water bills on www.weservgad.org.
Comment on the New EPA Water Proposal
The EPA published a proposed updated definition of Waters of the U.S. and Navigable Waters, and the Douglas area will be affected. You can review it and add comments through Monday, February 7, 2022. Please share the EPA’s proposal with others to provide comments. Listen to the podcast to learn more and access the Federal Register.Learn More
Broadband Update
WeSERV hosted Fall 2021 Broadband ACA (Arizona Commerce Authority) Stakeholder meetings. We also encouraged Cox to consider extending service and wrote a supporting letter to ACA. It appears Cox is working closely with the City of Douglas on possible Broadband grants. We’ll keep you posted as we learn more. Arizona Homestead Laws & You
Are you concerned about the new Arizona Homestead Laws and how they will affect you and your clients? Join Mickey Garcia from Pioneer Title and Attorney Diane Drain for an update and learn how these laws impact homeowners and the real estate industry. Stay for a member forum where you’ll have the opportunity to tell us what issues concern you and your clients and how can WeSERV help. You can attend the Government Affairs Committee meeting and participate in the discussions in-person or via zoom on Wednesday, February 9, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. Register
Give Government Affairs Meeting Topic Suggestions
We’re hosting a Government Affairs Committee Meeting & Event in Sierra Vista on Wednesday, April 13, with Douglas Government Affair Liaisons Denise Machado and Daniela Teran. Do you have topics suggestions for the guest presentation portion of the meeting? Email your ideas to Liz Recchia at lrecchia@weserv.realtor.Interview Cochise County Election Candidates
Although we’re not interviewing Douglas candidates for the March election, we’re tentatively planning Cochise Candidate Interviews in April. As soon as Cochise County and city recorders confirm who will be on the ballot in August, we will confirm the interview date. If you want to be on the Candidate Interview Workgroup for Cochise, please email Liz Recchia at lrecchia@weserv.realtor. Coffee with Representative Debbie Lesko
Join us as we host Representative Lesko for another conversation with her about Washington, D.C., and the legislative process. Learn the concerns of a new session of Congress. Find out how you can provide legislators with your input on issues of importance and how you and your clients can work with members of Congress. Attend this special presentation in-person or via Zoom on Tuesday, March 22, from 9 AM-12:00 PM. Register
