There were some very intense and very detailed discussions about creating a land use plan and financial plan and a number of issues that surrounded that.

We saw great value in having the loop moved farther north. We were certainly on the same page with the developer to encourage (Arizona Department of Transportation) and (Maricopa Association of Governments) to ultimately move the corridor and they did.

That was something that was becoming popular in neighborhoods at the time.

A great lie is like a great fish on dry land; it may fret and fling and make a frightful bother, but it cannot hurt you. You have only to keep still, and it will die of itself.

Cathy is an exceptional young lady. She is an outstanding student and intern, which she had to be to land the internship and receive the award. Our department is proud of her, and the way she managed her priorities, with a family, school and work, is commendable.

We brought everybody to the table and found the one thing we all agreed on is land conservation in the Hill Country. So that's what we're doing together.