Arizona association recognizes Konopnicki for legislative work

By Diane Saunders, Staff Writer
Published on Wednesday, August 8, 2007 9:54 AM MST

District 5 Rep. Bill Konopnicki (R-Safford) was chosen as the Arizona legislator of the year by the Arizona Association of Counties — again.

Nicole Stickler, the organization’s executive director, said this is the second consecutive year Konop-nicki has won the award.

She said he was the “guardian angel” of several bills in the Arizona Legislature that were promoted by the organization.

The Arizona Association of Counties, known as AACo, was founded in 1967.

The organization offers services to member counties in education, advocacy, communication and cost-saving opportunities.

“AACo does a lot of wonderful things,” Konopnicki said after receiving the award from Graham County Recorder Wendy John, who serves on the AACo Board of Directors.

“It’s always good to be home in Graham County, and it’s good to receive the award here.”

Jennifer Sweeney, AACo government affairs specialist, said the organization plans to address several issues important to Arizona counties, including property tax reform, election procedures, immigration, growth and unfunded mandates.

Print this story Email this story Post A Comment

Comments

No comments posted.

WRITE A COMMENT

READER COMMENTS
* Be respectful of others, the writer and the subjects in the story.

* Be relevant. Keep your comments pertinent to the story that is being discussed.

Comment posters are responsible for the opinions they express and the accuracy of the information they provide. We urge comment writers to treat this as a public forum where manners matter. We encourage a collegial, non-insulting tone. All reader comments must be approved by our staff before posting to the Web site. Be aware, in accordance with the Communications Decency Act and provisions upheld in judicial appeal, that you are responsible for comments posted on this Web site. The Eastern Arizona Courier is not liable for messages from third parties. IP addresses can be subpoenaed and your identity established by individuals who have been hurt by your comments.

DO NOT POST:
* Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo.
* Obscene, explicit, or racist language.
* Personal attacks, insults or threats.
* The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity: You can be prosecuted for identity theft.
* Comments unrelated to the story.

Opinions, advice and all other information expressed in www.eacourier.com reader comments represent the individual's own views and not those of the Eastern Arizona Courier. The Courier does not endorse and is not responsible for statements, advice or opinions offered by anyone other than Eastern Arizona Courier spokespersons.

Thank you for your comments!