With an open door and a thoughtful approach to complex issues, Bill Konopnicki has been seen for much of his eight years in the House as a problem-solver by those angling to keep their ox from getting gored.
A McDonald’s franchisee and owner of several radio stations in rural Arizona, Konopnicki’s public service began long before he came to the Legislature.
A former college administrator, Konopnicki led the charge to expand higher education in eastern Arizona.
Along the way, he served for 12 years on the Safford Unified School District Governing Board and was president of Mount Graham Medical Center Board.
The effect those jobs have had on his legislative career is clear, as he has relentlessly worked to protect education and health care, especially, in rural parts of the state.
Konopnicki said, “I am honored to receive this award. It reflects my hard work in representing rural Arizona and District 5.”
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