Jobs and Economic Development

Pinal County Government will work collaboratively with regional governments to promote the creation of jobs that provide a more diversified economy for sustainable communities, as evidenced by:

  • By 2012, there will be a 5% increase (from 55% to 60%) of Pinal residents working within the County.
  • By 2012, jobs within Pinal County will be diversified by sectors:
    • Industry 2008 2012
      Federal Government 2.8% 2.8%
      State and Local Government 34.4% 29.9%
      Trade, Transportation, and Utilities 17.6% 18.0%
      Information 0.6% 1.0%
      Financial Activities 2.9% 2.9%
      Professional and Business Services 6.6% 7.0%
      Educational and Health Services 8.2% 10.0%
      Leisure and Hospitality 8.8% 8.8%
      Other Services 3.1% 3.1%
      Mining and Construction 7.5% 8.0%
      Manufacturing 7.5% 8.5%

Issues Addressed: Economic Development, Commute Times and Commercial Development.