As a County Supervisor, Jason has championed a disciplined approach to finances that includes prudent financial reserves, sustainable wages for working families, and targeted infrastructure investments for a bright future. Jason also serves as Chairman of RealAZ, an organization of community and business leaders throughout northeastern Arizona helping to promote and market our business communities.
Through his leadership in the Four Forest Restoration Initiative (4FRI), Jason also has taken a very active interest to safeguard our communities from fire danger by returning the forests to healthy, fire-adapted ecosystems which also creates and develops sustainable timber industry in the region. During his tenure, forest restoration output has more than doubled from 8,000 acres annually to 15,000-20,000 acres through key partnerships in the region.
Supervisor Whiting is the Past President of the County Supervisors Association (CSA). This association represents all 15 counties in Arizona and works with State Legislature to develop smart public policy and new legislation. In further efforts to build out networks and provide opportunities for our area, Jason also serves as a member of the AZ Coalition of Counties and the Eastern AZ Coalition of Counties.