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 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 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 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 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 Message from the Chair, November 2020 When life hands you lemons, make lemonade. That proverbial phrase often is used in the face of adversity to encourage optimism. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weiers Read More
General News Message from the Chair, August 2020 You, the region’s residents, are impacted every day by the decisions made within MAG. I am honored to have been selected as the new MAG Chair. Regional Council, Chair Message, Weiers Read More
General News Message from the Chair, May 2020 The world is definitely in a different place from where it was when I became MAG Chair in June of last year. Regional Council, Chair Message, Mitchell Read More
General News Message from the Chair, February 2020 I had the unique pleasure of being the MAG chair as the Valley saw the opening of Congressman Ed Pastor Freeway (Loop 202 South Mountain)—the largest freeway project in state history. Regional Council, Chair Message, Mitchell Read More