1. What is the Village Council Concept?

2. Joining together to create a neighborhood coalitionwith a strong, united voice for San Tan Valley residents

3. San Tan Valley Neighborhood Coalition The San Tan Valley Neighborhood Coalition (STVNC) is an alliance of community groups, businesses and individuals that brings together San Tan Valley neighborhoods which share common interests. The STVNC is a division of, and sponsored by, the Pinal County Taxpayers’ Association (PCTA), a non-profit [501 (c) 4 ], non-partisan volunteer organization.

5. Inform residents in a timely manner of important issues

6. Collect and report factual data about neighborhood interests

7. Communicate commonly held positions to government agencies

9. Economic development

10. Foreclosures and vacant properties

11. Roads and Highways

12. Parks and Recreation

13. Fire and Safety

14. Health and Well Being

15. Water conservation

18. began 2005

19. completed Verde Valley Regional Land Use Plan (2006)General Advisory on quality of life topics and intercommunity cooperation Judy Miller, resident of unincorporated Cornville, Arizona, was a key figure in forming what many believe to be a prime example of grassroots citizen coalition in the State of Arizona. She remarked that "The one big thing that our regional effort recognized was that unincorporated places should have a 'say' too." Meetings when needed, based on issues, concerns or opportunities as they arise

21. 5 demonstration projects initially selected – began 2002

22. now moved into implementation and building phasesGeneral Advisory on mutual concerns among neighborhoods including transit and trail connectivity, infrastructure, as well as redevelopment efforts “Each project has a unique flair that will draw people to their community and inspire the building of other Villages throughout the city” predicted Planning Director Gail Goldberg. Meetings held as necessary

24. to date, two Villages have completed plans

25. outlying Villages include members from adjacent, unincorporated communities General Advisory on planning, growth, economic development, infrastructure Vineetha Kartha, Planner, reported that three of the Village groups are moving forward in their Plans. Organization structure is informal, emphasizing outreach to each Village’s various stakeholders (e.g., mostly homeowners; businesses and residential; State Land/County/ adjacent communities). Informal monthly meetings

27. Phoenix, Arizona 15 Neighborhood Villages first nine villages organized at the same time successfully operating for three decades all have completed plans Case-by-Case Advisory on planning and zoning matters Regular meetings every 2-4 weeks; transmit formal recommendations to P&Z and Council Sherman Bendalin, former City of Phoenix Planning Commission Member and activist in early Urban Village organization, remarked that “the Villages have represented special, localized character of City neighborhoods for more than thirty years and are still going strong.”

28. Why should my neighborhood be represented?

31. local jobs and shopping opportunities

33. Current Voices Pinal County Board of Supervisors Developers Lobbyists Special Interests Friends of the Board One Citizen

34. New Voices from the Neighborhood Pinal County Board of Supervisors Developers Lobbyists Special Interests Friends of the Board San Tan Valley Village Council A Neighborhood Coalition Village 1 Village 3 Village 2 Over 81,000 Citizens

35. How would the neighborhood coalition be structured?

36. San Tan Valley Village CouncilBoard - 5 to 7 membersOne Representative from each Village Village 4 3 to 7 members Village 3 3 to 7 members Village 5 3 to 7 members Village 2 3 to 7 members Village 1 3 to 7 members San Tan Valley Neighborhoods

37. How will it all work?

38. Voices from the Neighborhood PINAL COUNTY Idea presented to County after approved by Village Council Village Representatives deliver ideas to their Villages and request feedback Council Research Sub-Committee Village Council Added research, If necessary Village Rep submits idea to Council Other Villages Village Research Sub-Committee Village 1 Committee Committee formed, if necessary Initially introduced to Village IDEA (i.e., need for a community dog park)

39. Which neighborhoods would form a Village Council?

41. What are the benefits of a coalition? Creates a clearinghouse for everyone’s opinions Issues are publicized and openly discussed Recommended solutions are tested and tailored to fit neighborhood values of the greater community Provides advance notice of threats or opportunities The pros and cons of issues are evaluated according to merit and factual data Workable solutions are developed for community based support Recognized entity empowered to partner with County government to achieve objectives

42. Together, we will be theVoice of the Villages Shared Priorities – Articulate the concerns that are most important to the majority of residents Proposals with Broad Support and Appeal – not just a single person or HOA position A Unity of Interest – supporting or opposing major projects affecting the area

43. Where do we start? The Village Council Handbook

44. SAN TAN VALLEY VILLAGE COUNCIL COMMITTEES

45. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE:Responsible for establishing and implementing a communication system with Pinal County staff and elected officials. This Committee will ultimately be responsible for communicating the Village Council recommendations to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors and Pinal County staff. Strong communicators needed!

46. LOGO COMMITTEE:Responsible for creating a custom logo for San Tan Valley Villages Neighborhood Coalition.Creative persons wanted!

47. OUTREACH COMMITTEE: Responsible for getting information out to member HOA’s and other interested parties in each Village as well as providing notification of meetings, hearings and agenda items. For people who like to inform, be informed and email!

48. PROFILE COMMITTEE:Responsible for creating a written description of individual Villages’ unique characteristics such as demographics, history, transportation, points of pride, etc. Sample provided, writers are wanted!

49. RESEARCH COMMITTEE:Responsible for tracking Pinal County Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors meeting agendas and determining whether or not action from the Village Council is needed. This Committee will also keep tabs on news that may affect any of the Villages.

50. New Voices from the Neighborhood Pinal County Board of Supervisors Developers Lobbyists Special Interests Friends of the Board San Tan Valley Village Council A Neighborhood Coalition Village 1 Village 3 Village 2 Over 81,000 Citizens