Economic Development Champion

(YUMA, Ariz. – Jan. 28, 2020) – Sen. Lisa Otondo (D-Yuma) was recognized by the Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) with a 2019 Economic Development Champion Award.  Otondo was the lead on water issues going into the 2019 legislative session and was a tremendous advocate for passage of the Drought Contingency Plan (DCP).  Nicole Snyder, (right) AAED’s president and director of business strategies for Johnson Carlier, presented the award.

AAED, founded in 1974, has a mission to serve as Arizona’s unified voice advocating for responsible economic development through an effective program of professional education, public policy and collaboration. For more information, call AAED at (602) 240-AAED (2233), or visit www.aaed.com.