PORA has several committees that help in the flow of information and policy making. Committees are often staffed by PORA Board members, representatives from the community, county and sometimes state. The following committees meet monthly or quarterly. If interested in joining a committee, please contact the PORA office at 623-584-4288. or email us.
All in-person meetings require a face-covering. Due to the current pandemic, all meetings are subject to change without notice.
Government Relations Committee
As the Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA), we are the primary liaison between our unincorporated community, Maricopa County, the City of Surprise and other municipalities, the State of Arizona, and our federal government. The Government Relations Committee is committed to fostering good relationships with local state and federal governments. The Committee stands ready as the voice of impact. We are dedicated to working with other community entities to support Sun City West to provide a foundation of advocacy. PORA acts as a main intervenor in all utility rate proceedings before the Arizona Corporations Commissions (ACC).
Meeting Schedule
Next meeting: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: PORA
Water Committee
April 14, 2023 Updated notes for April 2023 meeting
Meeting Schedule
Next meeting: Occurs the 3rd Tuesday of every month.
Time: 9:30am
Location: PORA Office
Landing Page for the PORA Water Committee – Click here
October 22, 2021 Water Committee Updated Powerpoint (please scroll down when you get to the presentation)
PORA’s Water Committee, chaired by a Board Director includes representatives from EPCOR, the OHOA, the Central Arizona Project, the Rec. Centers of SCW and Briarwood Country Club. The committee meets monthly to report and discuss conservation efforts, changes in service and maintenance, irrigation on golf courses, billing issues, etc. The PORA Water Committee has become a de facto Sun City West water authority, providing a liaison to the water utility for our residents and monitoring of the increasing concerns over county and state water issues.
When the well is dry, we know the worth of water.
Poor Richard’s Almanac ~ Benjamin Franklin
Meeting Schedule
Next meeting: TBD
Time: TBD
Location: PORA Conference Room
Contact Info
Chairman: David Hunter
Email: editor@porascw.org
Phone: 623-584-4288
Roads, Traffic & Safety Committee
The Traffic and Safety Committee currently meets quarterly (2019-2020) and is open to the public. Members of the committee include Sun City West residents, representatives from the Maricopa County Dept. of Transportation (MCDOT) and Sun City West Posse. Traffic and safety improvements and updates are generally presented during each meeting and there is time allotted for residents to present an issue or concern.
Meeting Schedule
Next meeting: Wednesday, January 26
Time: 1:00pm
Location: PORA Conference Room
Meetings are held quarterly. In-Person meeting. Please wear a mask.
Contact Info
Chairman: John Quinn
Email: editor@porascw.org
Phone: 623-584-4288
Sun Cities Transit Committee
This PORA Committee educates stakeholders about the need and opportunities for affordable and accessible public transit in the Sun City (SC) and Sun City West (SCW) jurisdictions. The Committee is comprised of residents from both Sun Cities as well as the Executive Directors and staff members of North West Valley Connect and Sun City Community Assistance Network agencies. Board Directors from PORA & the Sun City Homeowners Association (SCHOA) are Committee members as well.
New members are always welcome. However, the Sun Cities Transit Committee recommends that prospective members review the minutes prior to attending so they can contribute more effectively in the Committee’s educational strategies.
Transit Committee Meeting Minutes
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Date & Time: 4th Wednesday at 10:00 am
Location: Zoom meeting
* While the Committee hopes to meet in person at PORA going forward, it may need to re-evaluate monthly if it will meet in person or by Zoom given the current status of Covid & it’s variants.
Please email to request a Zoom invite.
Contact Info
Chairman: Kate King
Email: editor@porascw.org
Phone: 623-584-4288