ADVOCACY
Supported federal legislation for Historic Tax Credits, Historic Preservation Fund, Japanese American Internment Camp Education, Land & Water Conservation Fund, and funding for SHPO
Supported federal legislation to protect the Grand Canyon, Great Bend of the Gila, and Oak Flats
Maintained strong partnerships with the National Preservation Partners Network, National Trust for Historic Preservation, and Preservation Action; participated in the July NPPN Retreat in Buffalo and November PastForward Conference online
Advocated for the State Parks Heritage Fund in partnership with the Arizona Heritage Alliance
Drafted state public policy recommendations for Arizona’s new Governor and Secretary of State
Drafted white paper to chair of the Housing Supply Study Committee on historic preservation and affordable housing
Advocated for the removal of Confederate memorials on public property in Gold Canyon, Phoenix, Picacho Peak, and Sierra Vista. The first three have been removed.
Supported Preserve Phoenix in creating a "watch list" database and priority list for the City of Phoenix General Obligation Bond Program
Received the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s John H. Chafee Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Policy
ACTIVE PRESERVATION
Participated in regular meetings to discuss the renovation and revitalization of Camp Naco, Mountain View Officers Club, Painted Desert Community Complex, Route 66, and State Fairgrounds
Approved APF Jumpstart Grants to Preserve Phoenix to gain IRS nonprofit status and to the Grand Avenue Members Association to help create a Grand Avenue Historic District
Upon request, wrote letters of support for preservation initiatives/stances in dozens of communities
Board members contribute to preservation in their local communities of Chandler, Flagstaff, Litchfield Park, Phoenix, Mesa, Tempe, Tucson, Vail, and Yuma
PUBLIC EDUCATION
In partnership with the State Historic Preservation Office:
Organized 2022 Arizona Historic Preservation Conference
Organized 2022 Governor’s Heritage Preservation Honor Awards
Launched the Arizona African American Historic Preservation Coalition Initiative
Contributed to Certified Local Government Training Videos
Hosted ten presentations of the Arizona Preservation Webinar Series
Launched Arizona Preservation Book Club
Supported the AZ/NM Preservation Trades Training Initiative
Updated the Historic Preservation Resource Guide
Made hundreds of information referrals via phone, email, and website
Surveyed stakeholders, reviewed responses, and developed responses based on feedback
PUBLIC AWARENESS
Hired Alesha Adolph, Public Ally Apprentice, to assist with social media and targeted projects
Communicated to stakeholders and the public via our monthly e-newsletter and social media channels (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube)
Updated website and launched new features including a Blog, Book Club, and Preservation Shop
Served as the nonprofit sponsor of Arizona Tiki Oasis at Scottsdale’s midcentury Hotel Valley Ho
ARIZONA DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE
Sustained Main Street America membership and maintained partnerships with 10+ affiliated statewide organizations
Supported the federal “Revitalizing Small and Local Business Act”
Advocated for the State Parks Heritage Fund in partnership with the Arizona Heritage Alliance
Organized four sessions at the Arizona Historic Preservation Conference in Yuma
Provided virtual/phone technical services for initiatives in Bisbee, Casa Grande, El Mirage, Eloy, Kingman, Mesa, Nogales, Safford, Vail, and Willcox
Sent timely news and information to stakeholders via a monthly e-newsletter, Facebook page, website, and “real time” communiques
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