Arizona Town Hall

"The biggest reason why Arizona Town Hall is so important for the state of Arizona is the leadership skills that are developed in the process of going through these meetings." -Jon Kyl, former U.S. Senator from Arizona.

Arizona Town Hall educates, engages, connects, and empowers people to resolve important issues through consensus, not division, using a process based on respectful dialogue that values diverse perspectives, builds relationships, and fosters leadership development.

Concentrating discussions on one topic a year, participants use the unique Town Hall Process to collaborate and create recommendations to solve problems in these areas. These recommendations are distributed widely throughout the state and will be a blueprint that Arizonans can use to help improve their communities.

Why support Arizona Town Hall? Here are a few statements from members and past participants.

“Arizona Town Hall plays a critical role in shaping a positive future for Arizona, which is why so many individuals and organizations enthusiastically contribute time, talent, and treasure to support our mission.” -Daran Wastchak, President, Insight Consulting Partners

“It was very informative. I learned a lot by reading the background information provided before the Town Hall. The process was helpful and interesting, sharing ideas and hearing about other people's ideas.” -Vicki French, Behavioral Health Counselor, Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc.

“We have watched thousands of Arizonans find middle ground and build consensus using the Arizona Town Hall process. The power of everyday people to create solutions to complex problems is incredible.” - Gregory Falls, Member, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP

“I would recommend Arizona Town Hall to anyone who is interested in lively discussions and helping create solutions to changing the direction of what happens in our state. Timely discussions that ultimately reach a consensus have an impact on the general public and changes that can be made will make life better for Arizonans.” -Melissa Avant, Regional Coordinator, First Things First

What are some of the other positive impacts that have resulted from Town Hall recommendations?

• Establishment of the Arizona Department of Revenue.
• Voluntary contributions for multipurpose districts (payment of in-lieu taxes).
• Creation of the Arizona Water Commission.
• Development of current method for selecting judicial candidates for the state's most populous counties.
• Establishment of the Ground Water Management Act that provided for the creation of the Department of Water Resources.
• Establishment of a statewide jobs training program.
• Authorization of motor fuel tax increases to fund freeway expansion in the Maricopa County area.

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Small and large donations make a real difference! The Arizona Town Hall is a private 501(c)(3) nonprofit, civic organization, and 100% of your voluntary contribution is tax deductible. Every contribution helps Arizona Town Hall continue to serve as a catalyst for innovative thinking and consensus-based solutions. Thank you for your support!

“There are ways to bring diverse opinions together and have productive conversation. Arizona Town Hall is excellent at it!” -Ashley Pascual, Bureau Chief, Arizona Department of Economic Security; Frmr. Senior Director, First Things First