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. PORA is committed to fostering good relationships with local state and federal governments. PORA stands ready as the voice of impact. We […]
The PORA BNSF Committee is sponsoring a drive through event to promote opposition to the BNSF Railroad Project proposed near Wittmann, AZ. Petitions for the Board of Supervisors will be available to collect and sign as you drive through, or they may be taken and submitted to the PORA office later. This important event will […]
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3.1 The Board shall be comprised of five (5) directors who are regular members of PORA who shall serve a term that runs from July1 through June 30.
These are the latest documents to educate and inform the public about the BNSF Intermodel project and what you can to make your voice heard. OPPOSITION LETTER https://www.porascw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PORA-BNSF-opposition-letter-sign.pdf ELECTED OFFICIALS https://www.porascw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Elected-Officials-send-regarding-BNSF.pdf COMMITTEE LETTER FOR MEDIA https://www.porascw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PORA-Committee-BNSF-Letter-to-Media.pdf RESOLUTION LETTER FROM PORA BOARD https://www.porascw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PORA-Resolution-BNSF-BOS.pdf COMMUNITY CONCERNS DOCUMENT https://www.porascw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/BNSF-Community-Concerns-with-Legislative-Attatchment-1.pdf
RESOLUTION FROM PORA RE: BNSF Intermodal Project WHEREAS, The Sun City West Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA), Is a quasi-governmental organization that represents the citizens of the unincorporated area known as Sun City West. WHEREAS, The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has a matter on its August 20, 2025 agenda related to […]
Victory Autism Academy Proposal Raises Questions in Sun City West By Cindy Putman A new school proposal near Sun City West is sparking conversation—and concern—among residents of the 55+ community. Victory Autism Academy (VAA), a private K–12 school specializing in education for autistic children, has announced plans to open a new campus within or near […]
Understanding the BNSF Development: What You Need to Know and How to Make Your Voice Heard Residents in the area surrounding the proposed BNSF railway development are being encouraged to get involved and stay informed as a significant land use decision approaches. The Background BNSF Railway purchased approximately 800 acres of land in Wittmann, AZ, […]
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