Insights for Leaders Ahead of the 2026 Election
Engaging Communities to Build The Arizona We Want
League of Arizona Cities and Towns Pre-Conference Session
with Center for the Future of Arizona
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. MST | Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ
8:30 a.m. – Networking & Light Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – Session Begins
As local leaders, you're guiding your communities and helping shape Arizona's future. Join Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) for our annual League of Cities and Towns Pre-Conference Session to explore insights from CFA's latest statewide public opinion research, including the 2026 Arizona Voters' Agenda and Good Elections Project.
Together, we'll examine the issues Arizonans want leaders to focus on, where common ground exists across the state, and what Arizonans value most in elections. Through discussion with fellow local leaders and policy experts, you'll examine how these findings can inform leadership, strengthen public trust, and advance thriving communities across Arizona.
You’ll Explore
- What Arizonans want their leaders to focus on — and where common ground exists across the state
- New insights from CFA's 2026 Arizona Voters' Agenda and Good Elections Project
- How local leaders are translating shared public priorities into action in their communities
- Practical strategies for strengthening public trust, engaging residents, and leading through complex challenges
- How CFA's research, data, and convening can support your work and help advance meaningful progress locally
Who Should Attend
This session is for state and local elected officials and public leaders: mayors, city managers, council members, legislators, civic champions and more, who are ready to strengthen community engagement, align efforts, and lead forward together.
The session is complimentary with your League of Arizona Cities and Towns Conference registration, but requires an RSVP with CFA to attend.