General News, Homelessness, Safe and Smart Travel Message from the Chair, April 2023 MAG continues to work with the Arizona State Legislature to ensure voters have an opportunity to choose whether to continue their investment in transportation through the extension of Proposition 400, the dedicated half-cent sales tax for transportation. Chair Message, Regional Council Read More
General News Message from the Chair, December 2022 The stakes remain high as we continue to pursue legislative approval to put the extension of Proposition 400 before voters. MAG recently released a report on the status of the implementation of Prop 400, and the report clearly demonstrates that the projects completed under Proposition 400 are improving the lives of our residents every day. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weise Read More
General News, Regional Profile, Safe and Smart Travel From Outer Space to the City of Maricopa: Mayor Nancy Smith Solves Problems Big and Small She’s worked on projects ranging from the International Space Station to classified military defense systems. But today, Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith is focused on leading the fast-growing community of Maricopa in northern Pinal County. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
General News, Regional Profile He Once Said “No Way” to Politics. Now, Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn Is Finding a Way He reluctantly entered politics. But Buckeye's mayor is now embracing his role. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
General News Message from the Chair, May 2022 Representing MAG as Regional Council chair has given me a renewed appreciation for regionalism and the magnitude of its importance on the lives of Valley residents. Regional Council, Chair Message, Giles Read More
General News, Regional Profile Apache Junction Mayor Follows Unique Trail to Leadership It was a love for horses that brought Chip Wilson to City Hall and eventually all the way to the mayor’s office. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
General News Message from the Chair, February 2022 At no time in my career has the saying “the art of the possible” resonated more significantly than during my time as MAG chair. Regional Council, Chair Message, Giles Read More
General News, Homelessness, Quality of Life Local Governments Unite to Reduce Homelessness MAG Regional Council votes to implement regionwide action plan. Regional Council, Homelessness Read More
General News, Regional Profile Gila Bend Mayor Fulfills A Call to Serve He describes himself as an introvert who hates politics. But Gila Bend Mayor Christopher Riggs believes that every person should find a way to serve at some point in their life. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
General News Message from the Chair, September 2021 Our region is not only strong, it is resilient. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, we continue to find ways to persevere. Improving the quality of life of our region is at the heart of MAG’s work. Regional Council, Chair Message, Giles Read More
General News MAG Elects New Officers A new Regional Transportation Plan that will guide transportation investments for decades to come is just one of the important activities that will be a focus for newly elected officers for the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). Regional Council Read More
General News, Regional Profile, Video Building Scottsdale David Ortega helped build Scottsdale as an architect. Now he’s doing it from the mayor’s office. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More
General News New Year. New Hope. New Plan. The new year has brought new hope for brighter days ahead. While 2020 was no doubt a difficult year for all of us, and tragic for those who lost loved ones, we are eager to focus on the future. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weiers Read More
General News MAG Welcomes New Committee Members The new year brings new faces to a number of MAG committees. Regional Council Read More
General News, Regional Profile Regional Profile: Mayor Rui Pereira Born in Portugal, Wickenburg Mayor Rui Pereira moved to the U.S. in 1980 and grew up in Massachusetts. It was there he first heard the call to the West. Regional Profile, Regional Council Read More