Marsha Arzberger


Marsha Arzberger is a Democratic politician. She served as Arizona State Senator for District 25 from 2003 to 2008, and before that for District 8 from 2000 to 2001.

Personal life and education

Marsha Gibson was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. She has lived in Willcox, Arizona since 1967. Arzberger earned a Bachelor of Science in education from Northwest Missouri State University in 1959 and a Master's in Public Administration from Arizona State University. She married Gus Arzberger. They have four children.
Arzberger published a novel, Passion's Treasure, using her maiden name in 1982. She has a private pilot's licence.

Career

Elected

  • Elected precinct committee person 1982–1996
  • State Senate 2000–2001, District 8
  • State Senate 2003–2004, District 25

Interim committees

  • Rural physicians study committee
  • Ad Hoc study committee on State retirees health benefits
  • Blue ribbon task force on effluent reuse
  • Joint legislative study committee on State employee compensation

Appointments and boards

  • Arizona Commission of Agriculture and Horticulture 1979–1982
  • Cochise College Foundation Board member since 1999

Organizations

Community service