Background on the APS rate case. The last APS rate case resulted in an average 8% rate increase or $10 each month, and was decided by the Arizona Corporation Commission, APS’s regulators, in 2023. APS is now seeking: An average rate increase of approximately $20 month (or 14.58% on average for residential customers), net of […]
In response to the many calls and emails I’ve received regarding BNSF Railway’s current construction activity for their planned intermodal facility in Wittmann, I sent a letter to the Federal Surface Transportation Board (STB) on March 30, 2026, to request information about federal permitting, approval, and environmental review requirements. During a recent meeting with BNSF […]
Arizona seniors cannot afford another rate hike. APS is asking for a massive increase that will hit fixed‑income households the hardest, especially in dangerous summer heat. Every resident in Sun City West must speak up now. The Arizona Corporation Commission reads and counts every public comment, and large senior communities have real influence. Tell them […]
A LIFELINE FROM THE COMMUNITY FUND OF SUN CITY WEST As the temperature becomes hotter, are you worried about paying your APS bill? Are you running out of ways to cut your expenses? And then, just when you think it can’t get worse, your washing machine needs to be repaired and your bank account is […]
PORA and SCWF Team Up to Host Emergency Management Conference SCW Focused on Community Preparedness Maricopa County’s All-Hazards Approach to Incidents Sun City West, AZ — April 14, 2026 — Residents and community leaders in Sun City West are invited to attend the upcoming Emergency Management Conference Sun City West, focused on preparedness, safety, and […]
Authored by Renee Obringer, Penn State and Dave White, Arizona State University When a drought turns into an urban water crisis, a city’s first step is often to limit lawn watering and launch a campaign to encourage everyone to conserve. It might raise water-use rates or offer incentives for installing low-flow devices. While demand management […]
Sun City West Residents Urged to Contact Arizona Corporation Commission About Rate Hike Impact on Seniors Sun City West residents are being encouraged to speak out about the financial strain that proposed utility rate increases would place on older adults living on fixed incomes. Community leaders say the voices of individual residents carry significant weight […]
We need YOUR input! The Sun Cities on the Move project is sponsored by Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), the regional transportation planning organization, and conducted in partnership with Valley Metro and Maricopa County. This project will explore potential transportation alternatives in Sun City and Sun City West based on the unique mobility needs of […]
GROUP HOMES THE FEDERAL LAW THAT PROTECTS GROUP HOMES IN SUN CITY WEST 🇺🇸 The Fair Housing Act (FHA), as amended by Congress in 1988 This is the controlling federal law that protects the placement of group homes — including 10‑bed rehab, recovery, or disability homes — inside single‑family residential neighborhoods like Sun […]
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 […]