Description

Voters who cast/casted ballots November 5 general elections will decide which party controls both houses of the Arizona Legislature and whether key referendums and citizens’ initiatives will become law. From funding opportunities to public policies that affect housing, human services, education, health care, and more, Arizona’s nonprofit and philanthropic sector has a lot at stake.

Join AZ Impact for Good and your colleagues to hear expert post-election analysis from the Goodman Schwartz Public Affairs team, as well as insights that will inform your state public policy and advocacy strategy in 2025.

Learning Objectives:

In the session, participants will learn about:

• Election Results Overview: Gain an understanding of the outcome of key legislative races and how the results will shape next year’s legislative session and budget debate
• Policy Implications: Learn who will serve in key legislative leadership roles and why it matters
• What's Next: Be able to apply what they learn to inform future programming, philanthropic investments and advocacy activities

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and engage in a dynamic discussion about Arizona politics and what may lie ahead!

Stuart Goodman, Principal – Goodman Schwartz Public Affairs

For over 30 years, Stuart Goodman has been serving public and private sector clients at the State Capitol and local governments throughout Arizona.

Having prior service in state and local government, Goodman possesses significant experience in the practices of Arizona government with a wide-ranging focus on state agencies, regulatory boards and gubernatorial and legislative process and operations.

Prior to establishing the firm in July 2000, Goodman served as a senior policy advisor to former Arizona Governor Jane Dee Hull. During his tenure in the Hull Administration, he provided policy and management advice for 47 cabinet level and regulatory agencies within state government.

Before joining the Hull Administration, Goodman directed the City of Glendale’s Intergovernmental Relations program. He also served as the principal policy advisor to Mayor Elaine Scruggs and the City Manager for state and regional issues.

In addition to serving the interests of elected officials, Goodman has also directed the legislative and media programs for the Arizona Department of Administration and was the associate director of government affairs for the Arizona Multihousing Association.

Goodman has contributed his talents to a number of civic causes and is a past president of Public Affairs Professionals of Arizona. He is a recipient of the Phoenix Business Journal's Forty-Under-40 Award (Class of 2006).

Continuing his commitment to public service, Goodman received his commission in the U.S. Navy Reserve in 1999 and served honorably through 2009. In 2003, during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Lieutenant Goodman served as a Division Officer in the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean aboard the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64).

Goodman holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and a Master of Public Administration, both from Arizona State University. He also completed the Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.

As a Phoenix native, Goodman survives the Arizona sun by playing organized ice hockey several times a week.

In addition to his two adult children, Goodman and his wife, Liz, live in Central Phoenix with their two school-aged children and their Italian Greyhound.