ABOUT BEN GRAFF
Ben Graff is a husband, father, Arizona land use attorney, and candidate for the Central Arizona Water Conservation District Board. As an Arizona native with deep roots in Arizona politics and experience making strategic decisions related to land use and water policy, he is highly qualified for this incredibly important elected position. Ben is the lead Land Use and Zoning attorney at Quarles & Brady LLP in Phoenix, and is an expert in a variety scenarios and issues related to the water demands of Maricopa County and our various municipalities. Ben’s successful practice is sustained through his contacts with planning staff, appointed officials, and elected officials in towns, cities, and counties throughout Arizona. During law school, Ben was appointed by Governor Janet Napolitano to serve a two-year term as a Regent for the Arizona Board of Regents. Today, he serves as a Regent Emeritus, a precinct and state committee-person, and is involved with Valley Partnership, Arizona Forward and is a graduate of the Flinn-Brown Civic Leadership Academy and Valley Leadership.
About CAWCD Maricopa County voters will elect 5 new CAWCD Board members on November 8th. The CAWCD Board is comprised of 15 un-paid members from Maricopa, Pinal and Pima counties, each serving staggered 6 year terms. The Central Arizona Water Conservation District operates the Central Arizona Project, bringing Colorado River water 336 miles across the desert from Lake Havasu through Phoenix to south of Tucson. Without this vital water system, Maricopa County would have never developed with the mix of rich rural and booming metropolis areas we see throughout the Valley of the Sun today. We need strong, thoughtful leaders who can work to assure our vital water supplies will continue to exist for both our immediate needs and for the next 100 years and beyond. You can read more at http://www.cap-az.com. Please, look to the bottom of your ballot in November for this important non-partisan office and vote for the individuals who will work to ensure sustainable water supplies for our community. |
