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Phoenix (May 28, 2026) – The Town of San Tan Valley is the latest municipality to join the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). The move comes less than a year after officially incorporating as a town.

San Tan Valley, located in Pinal County, sits between the Town of Queen Creek to the north and west, the Town of Florence to the south, and the Gila River Indian Community to the southwest.

Key Facts:

• The Town of San Tan Valley lies within MAG’s planning area.
• The town has strong economic, community and commuting patterns, and transportation links to the MAG region.
• By joining MAG, the Town of San Tan Valley enables coordinated and enhanced local and regional planning efforts.

Why It Is Important:

In the years before incorporation, the Town of San Tan Valley experienced significant residential growth, and that growth has only continued to accelerate. “Joining MAG gives San Tan Valley a strong voice in regional decisions that affect our residents every day, from transportation to long-term planning. As one of Arizona’s newest and fastest-growing communities, we look forward to working with our regional partners to build a connected, sustainable future for our town and the greater region” remarked San Tan Valley Mayor Daren Schnepf after MAG Regional Council’s unanimous vote to approve membership.

How San Tan Valley Arrived:

• In April 2025, residents submitted more than 10,000 petition signatures to the Pinal County Elections Department requesting an election to incorporate as the Town of San Tan Valley.
• On August 5, 2025, Proposition 495 passed with nearly 70 percent of the vote in favor of incorporation.
• The Town of San Tan Valley officially incorporated on September 17, 2025.
• On April 15, 2026, San Tan Valley Town Council adopted a resolution seeking admittance to and participation as a member of the Maricopa Association of Governments.
• The Town of San Tan Valley was officially granted MAG membership on May 27, 2026.