Leaders from Arizona and Mexico will come together at the annual Ari-Son affiliate group meeting of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns in August to discuss issues of mutual interest. Economic Development, Economy and Growth, General News Leaders from Arizona and Mexico will come together at the annual Ari-Son affiliate group meeting of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns in August to discuss issues of mutual interest. “With a new political administration in Mexico now in place, we want to make sure we properly work together and continue our efforts as we celebrate our fifth year as an affiliate group of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns,” said Mesa Councilmember David Luna, who serves on the MAG Economic Development Committee. Councilmember Luna says the event will include workshops on tourism, education and urban planning. “We will see significant growth in both Arizona and Sonora over the next few years,” says Luna. “Joint planning will assist both states in taking advantage of the economic development opportunities brought about by that growth.” Published July 29, 2019