Up Close with Shirley Agnos, Arizona Town Hall President

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Shirley Agnos, associated with Arizona Town Hall since its inception in 1961, is retiring as president of the organization, effective July 19.

Since the early 1960s Town Hall has helped to foster a climate of self-examination among elected city, county and state officials and key business leaders. Journalists are invited to the three-day themed conferences, but are asked not to attribute quotes to officials without first getting permission. The idea behind the policy? To allow leaders to air ideas without fear of backlash.

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Up Close with Shirley Agnos, Arizona Town Hall President

Ms. Agnos was named 2003 Phoenix Woman of the Year by Valley Leadership and more recently was identified as one of "Arizona's 25 Leaders & Legends" by The Business Journal.

Ms. Agnos will be succeeded by Phoenix attorney Tara Jackson. She will continue to serve as president emeritus during a transition period until formally retiring in July 2007. Ms. Agnos was interviewed by Arizona Capitol Times in her office on Feb. 10.

Tell me about the genesis of Arizona Town Hall. Why was it formed and who were the key players at the time?

It was formed in 1961 by a group of about eight gentlemen ...

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