Loop 303/155th Avenue Traffic Interchange Meeting UPDATE
CLICK HERE 07.02.2026 303-155 PORA Meeting Notes
Category: Did You Know
PORA Fees Changing
Beginning July 1, 2026, membership will be changing to ONE FEE of $30 per household.
BNSF Committee May 2026 News
From the PORA BNSF Committee – PORAs leadership in keeping community informed May, 2026 BNSF Railroad is proposing an intermodal rail facility, logistics park, and logistics center on more than…
Community Fund of SCW
Community Fund Offers Help with Air Conditioning Problems Neighbors Helping Neighbors Stay Safe in Summer Heat With summer temperatures placing heavy demands on air conditioning systems, the Community Fund of…
PORA CREATES GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WITH FOUR FOCUS AREAS
Sun City West Property Owners and Residents Association (PORA) has formed a new Government Affairs Committee with four subcommittees to strengthen our community’s voice. County: Works with Maricopa County officials…
APS Rate Hike Meeting May 18th
Background on the APS rate case. The last APS rate case resulted in an average 8% rate increase or $10 each month, and was decided by the Arizona Corporation Commission,…
Debbie Lesko BNSF Letter to STB and STB Response
In response to the many calls and emails I’ve received regarding BNSF Railway’s current construction activity for their planned intermodal facility in Wittmann, I sent a letter to the Federal…
ACC Rate Hike – It’s not too late!
Arizona seniors cannot afford another rate hike. APS is asking for a massive increase that will hit fixed‑income households the hardest, especially in dangerous summer heat. Every resident in Sun…
Sun City West Foundation
PORA and SCWF Team Up to Host Emergency Management Conference SCW Focused on Community Preparedness Maricopa County’s All-Hazards Approach to Incidents Sun City West, AZ — April 14, 2026 —…
Water conservation works, but climate change is outpacing it: Phoenix, Denver, and Las Vegas offer glimpse of the future
Authored by Renee Obringer, Penn State and Dave White, Arizona State University When a drought turns into an urban water crisis, a city’s first step is often to limit lawn…
SCW residents urged to contact ACC about Rate Hike
Sun City West Residents Urged to Contact Arizona Corporation Commission About Rate Hike Impact on Seniors Sun City West residents are being encouraged to speak out about the financial strain…
MAG Sun Cities on the Move: Public Survey #2
We need YOUR input! The Sun Cities on the Move project is sponsored by Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG), the regional transportation planning organization, and conducted in partnership with Valley…
GROUP HOMES – What you can and cannot do…
GROUP HOMES THE FEDERAL LAW THAT PROTECTS GROUP HOMES IN SUN CITY WEST 🇺🇸 The Fair Housing Act (FHA), as amended by Congress in 1988 This is the…
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,…
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…
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
3.1 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://pora-74.concepttoweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PORA-BNSF-opposition-letter-sign.pdf ELECTED OFFICIALS…