Press Releases | El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo Named MAG Chair

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Phoenix (June 25, 2025) – El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council today during the agency’s annual meeting. As the agency’s new chair, Hermosillo said her top priority is ensuring the promises of Proposition 479 become a reality.
June 25, 2025

Proposition 479, Addressing Homelessness and Environmental Resilience, Are Priorities

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jeff Sabato, MAG, 602-452-5073

Phoenix (June 25, 2025) – El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council today during the agency’s annual meeting. As the agency’s new chair, Hermosillo said her top priority is ensuring the promises of Proposition 479 become a reality.

Key Facts:

  • Mayor Hermosillo previously served as MAG Vice Chair and succeeds Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke, who becomes Past Chair.
  • Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn will serve as Vice Chair.
  • Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley will serve as Treasurer.
  • At-large members elected to the MAG Regional Council Executive Committee include:
    • Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix
    • Mayor Mark Freeman, City of Mesa
    • Mayor Jerry Weiers, City of Glendale
  • The MAG Regional Council is a 32-member board that serves as the governing and policy-making body for MAG.

MAG 2025 Executive Committee

Why It Is Important:

“My focus in the year ahead will be to build on the foundation we’ve laid to ensure that Proposition 479's promise becomes a visible reality across our vast region,” said Chair Hermosillo.

“We will continue to take bold steps to address homelessness, support housing accessibility, and advance visionary initiatives like Rio Reimagined. Environmental resilience will remain a top priority. We will champion innovative, science-driven strategies to advance clean air and public health in the region and continue to lead by example through strong partnerships not just in Arizona, but the Intermountain West,” noted Hermosillo.

By The Numbers:

  • Other MAG Committee Officers:
    • Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers was elected Chair of the Transportation Policy Committee, with Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego elected as Vice Chair.
    • Gilbert Town Manager Patrick Banger was elected Chair of the MAG Management Committee, with Tolleson City Manager Reyes Medrano elected as Vice Chair.
  • All MAG officers will serve a one-year term.
  • Learn more about the agency’s core work in transportation, environmental, and community initiatives in the 2025 MAG Annual Report. Watch a video summary of the Annual Report on the MAG YouTube page.