events throughout the year to show support and appreciation for AZARNG and its
personnel.
1.5
Public and Stakeholder Outreach
As highlighted in the goals and objectives stated previously, the JLUS process is designed
to create a locally relevant study that builds consensus and obtains support from the
various stakeholders involved. To achieve the JLUS goals and objectives, the JLUS process
included a stakeholder and public outreach program that provided a variety of
opportunities for interested parties to contribute to its development.
Stakeholders
An early step in any planning process is the identification of stakeholders. Involving
stakeholders early in the process is instrumental in the identification of compatibility
issues that need to be addressed and resolved through the development of integrated
strategies. Stakeholders include individuals, groups, organizations, and governmental
entities interested in, affected by, or affecting the outcome of the JLUS project.
Stakeholders identified for the Pinal County JLUS included, but were not limited to:
Local jurisdictions (Pinal County, City of Eloy, Town of Marana, Town of Florence,
Town of Queen Creek);
Arizona Army National Guard (Rittenhouse Training Site, Florence Military
Reservation, Picacho Peak Stagefield, and Silverbell Army Heliport) personnel, as
well as DoD officials;
Local, regional, state, and federal planning, regulatory, and resource
management agencies;
Non‐governmental organizations;
The public (including property owners and residents); and
Other special interest groups.
Policy Committee and Technical Working Group
The development of the Pinal County JLUS was guided by two committees composed of
representatives from Pinal County, the City of Eloy, the towns of Florence, Marana, and
Queen Creek, the Arizona Military Affairs Commission, AZARNG, and other local and
regional stakeholders. The two committees were the Policy Committee (PC) and the
Technical Working Group (TWG).
1-8
Introduction