Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and thank Craig McFarland for his outstanding tenure as mayor of Casa Grande. Since his tenure began in 2016, Mr. McFarland has been a pillar of his community, a devoted public servant, a strong local partner for me, and a dear, dear friend. From diversifying the economy in Casa Grande through companies like Lucid Motors and others, to expanding the I-10 and protecting the region's water, Mayor McFarland has ushered in growth throughout Casa Grande and Pinal County. Then, in fiscal year 2025, Mayor McFarland and I partnered together to provisionally secure $2.8 million in Federal funds for Casa Grande to invest in a new community center for students and expand access to affordable housing for our educators. Luckily, despite his tenure ending as mayor, Craig will continue to serve Casa Grande and Pinal County as the new president and CEO of Pinal Partnership, one of the leading economic development organizations in the region. They regularly host informative discussions on important issues such as water security, infrastructure, and economic development with key stakeholders and industry leaders, as well. I look forward to working together alongside Craig McFarland to continue advancing Casa Grande, Pinal County, and our entire region forward. ____________________”