America Counts: Stories Behind the Numbers
Connecting With Partners:
Maricopa Association of Governments
In a Q&A with Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council Chair and Tempe Mayor Mark Mitchell, we asked why the census is so important to the communities it serves.
The Maricopa Association of Governments provides regional planning and policy decisions for the Arizona communities it represents in the areas of transportation, air quality, water quality, economic development and human services.
MAG was formed in 1967 when local elected officials recognized the need for long-range planning and policy development on a regional scale. Many issues, such as transportation and air quality, affect residents beyond the borders of their individual communities. MAG was founded in the spirit of unity and cooperation.
Maricopa County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the country. MAG and its partners are focused on improving the quality of life for all community members.
Does the agency use Census Bureau data? If so, how?
Through an executive order by the Arizona governor, MAG develops population estimates and projections for the region. Census data are among the important data sets used for these socioeconomic projections.
Recently, at the request of other Arizona Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Council of Governments directors, MAG also created an online tool to share Census Bureau data for Title VI reports.
In this Q&A you will learn about:
- How and why MAG uses census data to improve their communities
- How MAG is getting ready for the 2020 Census
- What advice or suggestions MAG would give to other communities that want to ensure they have a complete and accurate count in the 2020 Census Continue Reading...
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