Speakers at the AIA Arizona and AIA Phoenix Metro Legislative Forum were (from left) Sen. Analise Ortiz, moderator Christian Solorio, AIA, House candidate Armando Montero, and Sen. Flavio Bravo.
Advocating for the architecture profession starts with meaningful conversations and engagement with our elected leaders.
In the past month, AIA Arizona and its chapters hosted two state legislative forums, bringing architects and state legislators together to discuss issues shaping the future of our communities and the profession. From housing and water to infrastructure and development, these conversations reinforced the importance of ensuring architects have a voice in the decisions and policies that impact the built environment and recognizing architects as licensed professionals in Arizona.
See below for highlights from each event.
AIA Arizona and AIA Phoenix Metro hosted a state legislative forum at DLR Group in Phoenix on September 29 with three state legislative candidates.
Speakers were Sen. Analise Ortiz, moderator Christian Solorio, AIA, House candidate Armando Montero, and Sen. Flavio Bravo. Together, they discussed key issues that are important to architects, such as housing, water, infrastructure, development, and continued recognition for the needs of architects as a licensed professionals in the state.
The AIA Southern Arizona chapter hosted its first-ever state legislative forum on September 23 with Tucson-area Rep. Betty Villegas and Rep. Nancy Gutierrez in conversation with AIA Arizona President-elect Dan Maher, AIA.
The state representatives discussed key issues on housing, water, infrastructure, homelessness, Tucson-area development, and the importance of the work of architects as a licensed profession.
Arizona ArchiPAC: Learn More and Donate
2026 is an election year in which all 60 seats of the Arizona House of Representatives and all 30 Arizona Senate seats will be elected this fall. Your voice matters as a statewide architecture profession in this pivotal year.
No better time than now to contribute to the Arizona ArchiPAC, the only Arizona state-level political action committee (PAC) that is a voice for architects and the architecture profession. How can architects support state-level legislative candidates? Collectively, through the Arizona ArchiPAC.
See the AIA Arizona 2026 Legislative Priorities here.
What happens after I donate to the Arizona ArchiPAC?
Individual donations are collected. Then the AIA Arizona Government Affairs Committee will consider a slate of state legislative candidates to receive contributions from Arizona ArchiPAC. This slate will be selected after thorough discussion and careful deliberation.
Can my firm or company donate to the Arizona ArchiPAC?
No. All donations to a political action committee in Arizona must be made by individuals, not companies.
Further questions about Arizona ArchiPAC?
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09/30/2026