PORA Advocates for the Community – Opposition to the Proposed APS Water Rate Increase

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 are dedicated to working with other community entities to support Sun City West to provide a foundation of advocacy.

Arizona Public Service (APS) is proposing a 14% rate hike for residential customers, which would increase the typical monthly electric bill by about $20. PORA is working with SCHOA to oppose the APS proposed rate hike! Click HERE to sign the petition to oppose the rate hike.

Friday Gallery Gala

BNSF – Petitions for the Board of Supervisors

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 be at the PORA property 13815 W. Camino del Sol in SCW on October 29th from 9 am to noon. More BNSF information is available on the PORA website, www.PORASCW.org.

SCW Silver Celebration Book

The first 25 years is on sale at the PORA office!

Only $20 • All proceeds go to The Sun Cities Museum

PORA Board notice of Bylaw change

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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.

BNSF – Important documents to download

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

PORA Bylaws UPDATE

This is notice of bylaw updates made on MAY 28, 2025.

2025 PORA Board Election Results

The PORA Board of Directors welcomes Tom Jones and Cindy Putman and looks forward to their contributions to PORA’s continued support and advocacy for SCW.

A special thanks goes out to all PORA members who voted in the 2025 election. We appreciate your support!

PORA Board Election – Last Day to Vote

Today is the last day to vote for your board members.