Buckeye Mayor Eric Orsborn was elected as chair of the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council during the agency’s annual meeting on Wednesday.
Orsborn previously served as MAG vice chair, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the interests of Buckeye and the broader region.
“Proposition 479 is no longer a plan on paper; it is underway. Projects are moving forward across the region, and our role is to ensure strong regional coordination and responsible stewardship of the voter-approved funding that makes this work possible,” Orsborn said.
Proposition 479, approved by voters in 2024, dedicates a half-cent sales tax in Maricopa County to fund transportation infrastructure.
During his term as vice chair, Orsborn was a strong advocate for accelerating the progress of infrastructure and transportation projects throughout the region, according to a prepared statement from the City of Buckeye.
Orsborn often highlights how transportation growth directly benefits the West Valley, bringing new opportunities for residents and businesses, enhancing connectivity and improving the overall quality of life in the community.
MAG is a regional planning agency made up of 28 cities and towns, three native nations, Maricopa County, portions of Pinal County and the Arizona Department of Transportation.
As the agency’s new chair, Orsborn said his top priority is to ensure strong regional coordination and responsible stewardship of the voter-approved Proposition 479 funding.
Key Facts:
- Mayor Orsborn previously served as MAG Vice Chair and succeeds El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo, who becomes Past Chair.
- Queen Creek Mayor Julia Wheatley will serve as Vice Chair.
- Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego will serve as Treasurer.
- At-large members elected to the MAG Regional Council Executive Committee include:
- Mayor Scott Anderson, Town of Gilbert
- Mayor Mark Freeman, City of Mesa
- Mayor Jerry Weiers, City of Glendale
- The MAG Regional Council is a 33-member board that serves as the governing and policy-making body for MAG.
