Loop 303/155th Avenue Traffic Interchange Meeting UPDATE
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Entries by Rodney Bertram
PORA NOTARY SERVICE
Notice: PORA will no longer offer notary services after June 12, 2026.
PORA Fees Changing
Beginning July 1, 2026, membership will be changing to ONE FEE of $30 per household.
BNSF Committee May 2026 News
From the PORA BNSF Committee – PORAs leadership in keeping community informed May, 2026 BNSF Railroad is proposing an intermodal rail facility, logistics park, and logistics center on more than 4,000 acres near Wittmann, Arizona, just 15 minutes from Sun City West. This is not a minor project. It is a massive industrial development that […]
Community Fund of SCW
Community Fund Offers Help with Air Conditioning Problems Neighbors Helping Neighbors Stay Safe in Summer Heat With summer temperatures placing heavy demands on air conditioning systems, the Community Fund of Sun City West reminds residents that confidential help may be available for unexpected repair or replacement costs. For older adults and residents living on fixed […]
PORA CREATES GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WITH FOUR FOCUS AREAS
Sun City West Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA) has formed a new Government Affairs Committee with four subcommittees to strengthen our community’s voice. County: Works with Maricopa County officials at all levels—Board of Supervisors, Transportation, Planning, Air Quality, Public Health, Human Services, and the Sheriff’s Office—on the issues residents feel every day. State: Monitors […]
APS Rate Hike Meeting May 18th
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 […]
Debbie Lesko BNSF Letter to STB and STB Response
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 […]
ACC Rate Hike – It’s not too late!
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
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 […]