Senators Hobbs, Otondo named Champions of AZ Cities & Towns

Eleven Democratic senators named Friends of AZ Cities & Towns

STATE CAPITOL, PHOENIX – Senate Democratic Leader Katie Hobbs (LD24) and Senator Lisa Otondo (LD4) were named Legislative Champions, and 11 Democratic senators were named Legislative Friends, by the Arizona League of Cities and Towns during their annual convention held recently in Oro Valley. Senators Hobbs, Otondo and their colleagues received the awards in recognition of their outstanding public service and dedication to local governance.

Democratic senators named Friends of Arizona Cities and Towns are:

Senator Sean Bowie

Senator David Bradley

Senator Olivia Cajero-Bedford

Senator Lupe Contreras

Senator Andrea Dalessandro

Senator Steve Farley

Senator Juan Mendez

Senator Robert Meza

Senator Catherine Miranda

Senator Jamescita Peshlakai

Senator Martin Quezada

“Arizona’s cities and towns are where Arizonans live their lives, go to work and raise their families. They provide the services that keep us healthy and safe and they bring us together as a community to make Arizona a great place to live,” said Senator Hobbs. “It is truly and honor to be recognized by our cities and towns as a champion for our local governments and their residents and I will continue to represent their vital interests at the legislature.”

“I am deeply honored to receive this award from the Arizona League of Cities and Towns and I'm proud to represent such a diverse district that reaches from the suburbs of Phoenix and Tucson to the farmlands, tribal lands and border towns of southwest Arizona," said Senator Otondo. "I work hard to ensure every community in my district, no matter how large or small, has a strong voice at the state Capitol and this award shows that their interests are being heard.”