A Quarterly Newsletter Focusing on Regional Excellence May 2016—July 2016 Vol. 21: No. 2 Opportunity : Creating Success Through Career and Technical Education ori Lawrence wants Mayor Lane recently led Tto be a nurse. Jared a discussion at an event Taylor is looking to get a to raise awareness of job in the automotive field. the importance of CTE Maryah Gowan plans to be programs. More than 200 a veterinarian. And Logan people attended Valley Voices Huber hopes to be an Presents Opportunity Arizona: astronaut. Identifying a Qualified Work- force. The Greater Phoenix These four teenagers are Chamber of Commerce and among nearly 140,000 MAG sponsored the event. high school students in Arizona preparing for In the state of Arizona, employment by participat- there are 63 recognized ing in career and technical Tori Lawrence Jared Taylor career program areas education (CTE) pro- offered by 14 Joint Tech- grams. Statistics show that nical Education Districts 98 percent of CTE stu- (JTEDs). Each program dents will graduate from has undergone a strict ap- high school, compared proval process. to the state average of 77 percent. Many of them will “There has to be a proven find jobs within weeks of employment need, and graduation. there has to be support by business and industry,” says “Career and technical edu- Greg Donovan, co-chair of cation is a vital investment the JTED Superintendent’s in our future workforce,” Association. “Career and says Maricopa Association technical education brings of Governments (MAG) Maryah Gowan Logan Huber relevance to a student’s Chair W.J. “Jim” Lane, educational opportuni- mayor of Scottsdale. “Workforce development drives global ties. It also brings specific job skills to those students, so as they competitiveness. Training students in their areas of interest complete the opportunity of career and technical education, keeps them here in Arizona and contributing to their local they are prepared to enter the workforce as contributors to our economy.” community and society,” he says. Continued on page 11

Message From the Chair ...... 2 Travel Demand Model...... 7 Voices From the Council...... 3 Honorary Consuls Meeting...... 8 INSIDE Regional Profile: Mayor Weise...... 4 Domestic Violence Protocols...... 9 Region Receives Homelessness Grant....5 Ozone Season Starts...... 10 this issue Light Rail NW Extension Opens...... 6 Opportunity Arizona (continued)...... 11 Message From the Chair MAG Regional Council Members t has been my honor to serve seen in the success of a partner- Executive Committee Members Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane Ias the MAG Chair for the past ship with the Arizona Depart- Scottsdale, Chair year. It is humbling to know that ment of Transportation (ADOT), Mayor Greg Stanton MAG’s legacy of excellence is built the Department of Public Safety Phoenix, Vice Chair Mayor Jackie Meck upon the leadership of so many (DPS) and the Federal Highway Buckeye, Treasurer former and current members Administration to place DPS Mayor Lana Mook who have helped MAG become a troopers in the ADOT Traffic El Mirage, At-Large Member Mayor Gail Barney Mayor world-class organization. There is Operations Center. With funding Queen Creek, At-Large Member W.J. “Jim” Lane, much for which we can be proud. provided by MAG and ADOT, the Mayor Mark Mitchell Tempe, At-Large Member City of Scottsdale program meant accident scenes Mayor Michael LeVault Transportation for America cites could be cleared more quickly. Youngtown, Past Chair MAG as an Innovative Metropoli- In fact, the average time taken to Vice Mayor Robin Barker tan Planning Organization—one clear crashes on Maricopa County Apache Junction recognized nationally for its best freeways was cut by nearly an hour, Mayor Kenneth Weise practices in a number of areas. saving time, money, and lives Avondale Councilmember Mike Farrar through the reduction of second- Carefree MAG’s activities cover many vital ary collisions. Councilmember Dick Esser Cave Creek issues that mean a better qual- Mayor Jay Tibshraeny ity of life to the residents of our Another example was MAG’s part- Chandler region. For example, since 1985, nership with the Virginia G. Piper Mayor Tom Rankin Florence MAG has helped build 181 miles Foundation and Read On Arizona President Ruben Balderas of centerline freeways that are to map information on school Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation state-of-the-art. In fact, the WAZE literacy. The partners provided Mayor Linda M. Kavanagh Fountain Hills traffic app recently recognized the raw data; MAG painstakingly Mayor Chuck Turner greater Phoenix as the best driving charted the information to provide Gila Bend Governor Stephen Roe Lewis experience in the world. MAG has a genuine snapshot of school Gila River Indian Community been cited in numerous national performance and student literacy. Mayor John Lewis and international arenas for its Other strides were made in clear- Gilbert Mayor advances in transportation model- ing our air and in important social Glendale ing, performance measurement, areas such as the Regional Domes- Mayor Georgia Lord online mapping, environmental tic Violence Program and working Goodyear Mayor Angie Perez stewardship, and human services. to end homelessness. Guadalupe Mayor Thomas Schoaf Litchfield Park Teamwork is essential, and MAG The list is lengthy and my page Mayor Christian Price provides a regional forum that space too short. But the credit for Maricopa (City of) offers seats at the table to both the this excellence in all areas of MAG Supervisor Denny Barney Maricopa County public and private sectors. Our is attributable to the leadership Mayor Economic Development Com- and support by the elected officials Mesa mittee is a great example of how of this region. Our collective work Mayor Michael Collins Paradise Valley MAG provides a broad space that impacts not only our ability to Mayor Cathy Carlat brings many regional issues to the get our job done, but has a true Peoria effect on the lives of the citizens we Supervisor Todd House forefront. Another great instance Pinal County of collaboration this year was serve. President Delbert Ray Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Mayor Sharon Wolcott Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane Surprise Mayor Adolfo Gamez City of Scottsdale, Regional Council Chair Tolleson Dennis Smith, Executive Director Mayor John Cook Wickenburg MAGAZine is a quarterly newsletter of the Maricopa Association Lindy Bauer, Valerie Day, Kyunghwi Jeon, Joseph E. La Rue & Jack Sellers Arizona Department of Transportation of Governments (MAG). It focuses on the issues and concerns Vladimir Livshits, Petya Maneva, Denise F. Rockne Arnett of the cities, towns and tribal communities of the MAG region. McClafferty, Brande Mead, Amy Robinson, Citizens Transportation If you know of a friend or colleague who would like to receive Amy St. Peter, Anne Scott, Contributors Oversight Committee

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Page 2 MAGAZine Voices From the Council 2016

One of the best ways to attract major employers is by letting them know the caliber of our local labor force. To that end, we are currently partnering with the communities and organizations that make up WESTMARC and MAG to develop a new workforce tool, called the West Valley PRO. This tool, which will identify the education and skill level of those living in the region, will better connect these new companies with the talent here at home.

—City of Surprise Mayor Sharon Wolcott

We recently started engaging with business, real estate and resident stakeholders in an effort to develop a unique brand identity for North Chandler. With a central location in the rapidly growing East Valley, North Chandler offers tremendous access to talent and customers. Our goals for this branding initiative are to raise awareness of this area’s advantages and opportunities, and position it as a top-of-mind destination for new businesses and investment.

—Chandler Mayor Jay Tibshraeny

Having had the privilege to serve on the MAG Regional Council since 2009, I would like to give seven years of personal appreciation for the incredible work done by MAG and its staff. From advancing economic development through foreign direct investment to ensuring the utilization of domestic violence protocol models, MAG goes above and beyond its origination as a regional transportation authority to ensure a connected and thriving region, enhancing quality of life for all our residents.

—Gilbert Mayor John Lewis

Maricopa County wishes our county manager, Tom Manos, the best in his retirement. He’s a man of quiet service, and service above self. He has worked tirelessly, and has raised the bar for customer service provided by the County.

—Maricopa County Supervisor Denny Barney

Leaders Across State Support Border Transportation Project n Wednesday, April 27, leaders from across the state came together at through the port each year. This intersection is a vital international commerce Oa press conference to show their support for $25 million in federal grant connection,” he said. funding for a transportation project near the Arizona-Mexico border. The grant would help accelerate the project, which will relieve congested freight traffic “According to research from the University of Arizona, more than $2.5 billion and improve trade between the border states and the United States and Mexico. in fresh produce comes through the Mariposa Port, and that creates jobs here in Arizona,” said Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. “We need to relieve the During a meeting just prior to the press conference, the Maricopa Association congestion on SR-189, or we risk losing that trade—and those jobs—to other of Governments (MAG) Regional Council approved a letter of support for the border states. This project will improve flow on what is the first link of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s application for the eighth round of congressionally designated CANAMEX trade corridor.” Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER 8) discre- tionary grant funding. The grant could help accelerate by three years critically- Nogales Mayor John Doyle noted that growth in Mexican manufacturing and needed improvements to better connect State Route (SR) 189 to Interstate 19 the expansion of the Port of Guaymas in Sonora will mean significant increas- in the border community of Nogales, Arizona. ADOT has included the project es in future commercial traffic along the corridor. “While recent investments in its Five Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program. have been made to upgrade capacity and modernize the Mariposa Port, we need the corresponding improvements to get goods out of this international “This project will create a northbound flyover interchange, which right now is port and to their destinations faster,” says Doyle. a series of traffic lights and in need of enhanced efficiency,” said MAG Chair W.J. “Jim” Lane, mayor of Scottsdale. “Mexico is Arizona’s largest international Other speakers at the press conference included Santa Cruz County Board of trading partner and the Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales is one of the busiest Supervisors Chair Rudy Molera and Chair of the Greater Nogales Santa Cruz land ports in the United States. Nearly three million northbound vehicles come County Port Authority Chair Guillermo Valencia.

May 2016—July 2016 Page 3 Regional Profile: Mayor Kenneth Weise Humor the Hallmark of Avondale Mayor vondale Mayor Kenneth Weise A devotes about 55 hours a week working two big jobs: one as mayor of the West Valley city of 76,000 residents, the other as cor- porate sales manager for the Wig- Mayor Kenneth wam resort. While he takes both Weise, City of jobs very seriously, he often finds Avondale himself relying on lessons learned during a third brief career—as a standup comedian.

“I tried my hand at being a co- median when I was 21. I was in a local comedian contest and I took second place. I also was picked to be Mayor Weise speaks about the importance of community service during Mayors Day of on the game show called ‘21’ with Recognition for National Service, April 2015. Regis Philbin. I went through all the tryouts and interviews, and I was ing the region, Weise says trans- by the voters. But his interest in actually picked to go to LA and film portation is at the top of the list. politics goes back to age 11. an episode. Then the show got can- celed right before I was supposed “How do we incorporate light rail “I always tell the story: I grew up to go. I would have gone down in and rapid transit bus routes with in Chicago. I was born in ‘65 and game show history,” he jokes. the need for more infrastructure so I can remember the election when it comes to arterial roads, of ’76, when Gerald Ford ran While his standup career lasted more freeways, things along that against Jimmy Carter. And I can only six months and earned him a line? So for the region, that’s remember making up Gerald Ford whopping $50, his sense of humor one of the biggest things I’ve signs on election day and running has lasted a lifetime. seen. How do we tackle that? For around my street and knocking on Avondale, I kind of go along the doors telling people to “Vote for “Having a sense of humor really same line: How do we improve Gerald Ford!” So I’ve always had does help. I think it puts people our arterial streets? How do we kind of a political inkling.” at ease. I use it at city council develop properly when State meetings all the time,” says Mayor Route 30 comes through the Early political and comedy careers Weise, who admits he is a “little southern part of our city? And notwithstanding, his experience in less formal” than previous mayors. what does that look like as we join operational management also has “I really do engage humor. I think together with other cities and helped prepare Weise for office. it helps with staff as they are com- other communities to make sure ing up to present to council. In dif- that these things get done?” “One thing that Avondale really ficult situations, I think it can help needed to work on when I came diffuse those situations and let Weise first entered politics in 2006, into office was economic develop- everyone know that hey, we’re all when he was appointed to the city ment, and that is as much going on the same page here. We’re try- council. He was then elected to out and selling yourself as it is ing to find a solution to whatever serve two terms on the council. your community. So when I got issue is out there. So let’s deal with He was appointed mayor in 2014, appointed, that was one of the it in a serious manner, but let’s not when former Mayor Marie Lopez first things that I jumped into that have conflict that derails us from Rogers was selected to serve as has really reaped benefits. We are what we are trying to do.” a Maricopa County Supervisor. having probably one of our best Weise, whose term ends in Decem- As for the most serious issues fac- ber, is now running for election Continued on page 5

Page 4 MAGAZine Region Awarded $21.8 Million for Homeless Individuals and Families

hirty-eight programs that serve people experiencing homelessness will Treceive funding through a $21.8 million grant secured by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). The programs range from housing and support to a “coordinated entry” program to better assess and refer individu- als seeking homeless services.

Mayor Weise attends a White House meeting for the Let’s Move Cities program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the Tier 1 Continuum of Care grants in March. Mayor Weise (continued) years in a very long time when it comes to residential “This significant award is welcome news for the community,” said MAG housing starts—our commercial development is really Regional Council Chair and Scottsdale Mayor W. J. “Jim” Lane. “We know robust right now. We are doing a lot of really good that many individuals and families do not have a safe place to live. Through things. And I think being able to go out and engage partnership with nonprofits in the community, we can provide that security for people in the community, people who want to invest our most vulnerable residents.” in Avondale, was very natural for me,” says Weise. Chandler Councilmember and Co-Chair of the Continuum Above all, Mayor Weise enjoys getting out in his com- of Care Board Kevin Hartke noted the importance of the munity and meeting people. He describes a recent $855,158 award for the new coordinated entry project. Saturday at Friendship Park in which more than 3,000 residents turned out for ‘KidFest.’ “Coordinated entry helps us target resources to those most in need. We can ensure that we first get resources to “And I have to tell you, my wife and I spent probably people experiencing chronic homelessness, people who three hours just walking around and talking to people have been homeless for long periods of time with medical Chandler and shaking their hands and listening to them. I got or mental health issues, or those with other acute needs. Councilmember to read some stories, some books, to some little kids. This is an exciting development for our region.” Kevin Hartke That’s probably the best part of my job,” he says. UMOM New Day Centers CEO and Co-Chair of the Continuum of Care Board If Weise could offer one gift to the Valley, what would Darlene Newsom said she was thrilled that all of the applications submitted in it be? Tier 1 of the 2015 competition were funded.

“A legislative body from the state that understands “Those of us working in the field know how important this funding is to our what cities go through on a day-to-day basis. And by that, I mean stop trying to take over local control, communities. We know that individuals and families in the region continue to stop trying to manage the cities and punish us for suffer from issues surrounding homelessness and we must have resources to what you perceive to be ills that we’re doing. Try to address their needs,” said Newsom. understand what we are doing. If I could have that for the region, that would be great.” The grant also will fund the Homeless Management Information System. The local technology system collects data on the provision of housing and services With his two daughters now in college, Weise and his to those experiencing homelessness. wife spend their still-limited spare time hiking or go- ing to the gym, and are planning to run a 5K race in In all, HUD provided $1.6 billion in grants to fund 6,400 local homeless hous- Rocky Point in a few weeks. As for politics, he wants to ing and service programs across the U.S., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. continue as mayor, but does not see himself seeking Virgin Islands. HUD will award approximately $300 million in Tier 2 grants in legislative or congressional office. the spring to support hundreds more local programs. “My answer is steadfastly ‘no, I don’t want to do that.’ I like the local perspective, because when an issue The Continuum of Care Regional Committee on Homelessness includes rep- comes up at the city, it is addressed pretty quickly,” resentatives from the public sector, private sector and nonprofit organizations. says Mayor Weise. “I think when you get to the state The Continuum of Care Board is responsible for the development and submis- level or federal level, it is a much longer process, and sion of the annual coordinated grant application for the HUD McKinney-Vento you don’t see the fruits of your labor as quickly.” homeless assistance funds.

May 2016—July 2016 Page 5 Light Rail Now Running to Dunlap Avenue in Northwest Phoenix he Northwest Extension of Tlight rail opened in March to an eager crowd of residents and business owners. The new track adds 3.2 miles of service on 19th Avenue between Bethany Home and Dunlap avenues. It will serve 5,000 riders each day.

The community welcomes the opening. At one point, funding delays had set the project back to 2023. But Phoenix leaders dedicated local and Proposition 400 funds to get the $327 million project back on track, and work Celebrating the new rail service, several hundred neighborhood residents and business began in January 2013. owners gather underneath student-created artwork at 19th Avenue and Dunlap.

“In order to keep this special day At the event, Mayor Stanton Elementary School District Com- from being delayed by another welcomed a special guest, U.S. munity Outreach Specialist. “We seven years, it took political cour- Congressman Ruben Gallego, who can introduce our kids at an early age and a major local investment,” congratulated the community. age to light rail and what it means said Phoenix Mayor Greg Stan- Riders in the Northwest Valley can to use it. It is an educational op- ton. “We couldn’t afford to wait now connect to central Phoenix portunity.” because we know that this exten- sports and entertainment venues, sion will connect more Phoenix the Tempe Mill Avenue District, More than 250 residents to jobs, education and , and businesses took Phoenix Mayor opportunity, while attracting the arts and culture offerings of part in business Greg Stanton billions of dollars of economic downtown Mesa. Public art also is assistance pro- investment.” an important part of the three new grams during stations, park-and-ride and power construction. The opening marks the start of substations. The assistance many transit improvements in began in 2012, the wake of voter approval of the “Now that we have this three-mile in advance of U.S. Congressman Ruben Gallego Light rail is now Transportation 2050 plan last extension, think of what we can construction. open to Dunlap year. do,” said Jill Hicks, Washington It was tailored Avenue. to the 19th Avenue community with resources provided by Valley Metro, the city of Phoenix, and several partners.

The Northwest Extension is the Valley’s second light rail exten- sion to open within the last seven months. Seven more high-capacity extensions, including an extension to Metrocenter Mall, are planned or are under construction. The extensions will create a 66-mile system by 2034.

Page 6 MAGAZine MAG Implements “Most Advanced” Computer Model he audience sits transfixed. Thirty pairs of eyes MAG will use the model to better analyze traffic pat- Tare glued to a video playing on a large screen terns for planning purposes. “In the past we have at the front of the room. Like a scene from a video been data rich, but information poor,” said MAG game, animated red lines streak up from locations System Analysis Program Manager Vladimir Livshits, across the region. They rise, then arc downward to Ph.D. “This model gives us the ability to see not just strike in downtown Tempe, resembling fireworks. traffic, but to better understand the reasons for the Appropriate, since the lines show trips into downtown traffic. The bottom line is that a better model equals Tempe on New Year’s Eve. better projects.”

The time-lapse video continues from 5:00 a.m. to MAG Transportation Director Eric Anderson notes midnight. As we enter early evening, the red lines, that many metro areas are beginning to invest in which represent people heading to work, fade away. state-of-the-art forecasting models. They are replaced by ever increasing purple lines, which show social trips—fun-seekers headed for the “We were able to take advantage of previous platform Mill Avenue Block Party. The purple lines begin development and the outstanding commitment and shooting faster and faster into the downtown area, for expertise of our consultants to make this happen,” he a total of 40,000 trips. said.

The video is just one of a series of short animations created from data collected through a new high- tech computer model recently implemented by the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG). The name of the model is the MAG Activity-Based Model (ABM). The model is based on the so-called “Coordi- nated Travel – Regional Activity Modeling Platform” (CT-RAMP) developed at Parsons Brinckerhoff. The model constitutes a new generation of forecasting based on the platform.

“This model is the most advanced travel demand model in practice today,” said Peter Vovsha, Ph.D., principal of WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff. “It can show 20 million daily activities of four million people in the region in a consistent way minute by minute.”

The difference between this model and previous ver- sions is the level of detail and consistency. Most travel models compute information based on averages for large areas, known as “travel analysis zones.” The new MAG ABM allows planners to drill down into smaller geographic areas called “micro analysis zones,” which more closely represent single neighborhoods.

For example, the old model only traced trips going from Point A to Point B, and focused on the daily commute to work. It did not consider trips made along the way, like dropping children at school or visits to the coffee shop. The new MAG ABM, however, is able to consider more detailed travel behaviors of a household, such as all the stops made before reaching The model tracks reasons for travel. The top graphic depicts traffic early in the day. The the final destination. In other words, it can track a trip red lines indicate work trips to downtown Tempe on New Year’s Eve day. The purple from point A to point B to point C to point D. lines show social trips later that evening—party-goers heading to Mill Avenue.

May 2016—July 2016 Page 7 Consular Corps Meets to Discuss Foreign Investment conomic Development leaders “Those planes are in the air well-developed transportation Eand the Consular Corps of today, thanks to the collaboration system,” he said. Arizona, representing 11 coun- between MAG and an honor- tries, came together at MAG for ary consul. There could be other Todd Sanders, vice president of the first time in late March. MAG opportunities to make an impact. public affairs and economic devel- invited the honorary consuls to The goal is to build the relation- opment for the Greater Phoenix share expertise and discuss the ships that will make a difference to Chamber of Commerce, says it value of international connections our economy,” said Mayor Lane. is important to open the door to to the regional economy. A main foreign investment. goal was to explore opportunities While the function of honorary for foreign direct investment. consuls is primarily to help foreign “Eighty percent of all new jobs are nationals who are living in or visit- created by businesses in our cities, “The role of foreign direct invest- ing the United States, MAG Eco- and if we can use foreign direct ment and exports is to stimulate nomic Development Committee investment as the tool to leverage growth and competitiveness in the Chair Michael LeVault noted that the strength of these businesses, economy,” stated MAG Chair W.J. improving the economy should be that’s a win-win for all of us in “Jim” Lane, mayor of Scottsdale, in everyone’s wheelhouse. terms of new jobs and economic in welcoming the group. “The growth,” said Sanders. purpose of today’s meeting is to “A list of initia- Scottsdale Mayor get your thoughts on how we can tives is included Milt Laflen of Arizona Sister Cities W.J. “Jim” Lane work together to increase global in your agenda. said that relationship building is trade and investment between us.” Six years ago, an important goal for his group, you would not and that it can lead to business Mayor Lane noted that recent have found connections. research has helped MAG identify MAG’s name on foreign owned businesses in the this list,” said “I do think that people do busi- state, which may be good targets Mayor LeVault. Youngtown Mayor ness with people that they like and Michael LeVault for economic development out- “We evolved respect and who are their friends. reach. The analysis started with a when the Great And as a result of that, business ex- request from Canadian Honorary Recession hit the region hard. change does develop,” said Laflen. Consul Glenn Williamson, who “We recognized then that we are asked for a list of Canadian owned really here to build and facilitate Rudy Vetter, director of the businesses. He used the list to a thriving and vital economy. German American Chamber of justify more flights from Canada to That’s the real purpose for having Commerce Arizona Chapter, said Phoenix. a multimodal, fully-functioning, the consuls can play an important role in changing the investment landscape.

“International outreach and international connectivity starts at home,” said Vetter. “And it starts with the way we activate our com- munities and our members in the community, whether they are do- mestic or whether they come from all of the countries we represent, to get this done and find that meet- ing spot, that sweet spot that gives us hope.” Honorary Consuls from 11 countries meet with economic development leaders at MAG.

Page 8 MAGAZine Law Enforcement Urged to Adopt Domestic Violence Protocols n March 2016, three Virginia MAG Regional MAG staff will follow up with each Ipolice officers were shot––one Domestic city and town to determine the fatally––while responding to a Violence Chair implementation progress of the domestic violence call. It was the Robin Barker protocol model. Staff will report a female officer’s first day on the said one of the year from now on the level of imple- job. The domestic violence victim most powerful mentation by each member agency. also was killed. recommenda- tions is that po- Apache Junction “Our hearts go out to the victims While the tragedy happened in lice use a set of Vice Mayor of the Virginia tragedy and all of another state, it underscored the questions known Robin Barker those in our region who have lost importance of implementing re- as a “lethality loved ones to domestic violence,” gional protocols developed by the assessment” when interviewing said Mayor Lane. “We hope that Maricopa Association of Govern- domestic violence victims. these practices can significantly ments (MAG) Regional Domestic reduce the number of lives lost in Violence Council. A week prior to “These on-scene questions pro- the future.” Scottsdale Mayor the Virginia shooting, the MAG vide a “danger score” that can W.J. “Jim” Lane Regional Council approved an up- help identify victims at highest For more information on domestic date to the Regional Misdemeanor risk of being killed,” said Vice violence resources in the region, go to FindDVServices.com, or call the national Protocol Model, which outlines Mayor Barker. “The use of lethal- hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). best practices for law enforcement ity assessments enables agencies to when arresting domestic violence better and more consistently docu- abusers. ment past abuse to help prevent MAG Moment future abuse. Lethality assess- “The Virginia tragedy is a som- ments are just one of the strategies ber reminder of how dangerous included in the protocol model.” domestic violence is for everyone involved. Best practices can keep Domestic violence calls are not law enforcement, as well as victims, only some of the most dangerous safe,” said Scottsdale Mayor and to which police officers respond, MAG Chair Jim Lane. “In 2015, they are also among the most ex- more than one hundred people in pensive, due to factors such as the Arizona died as a result of domes- need for multiple personnel and tic violence, including one mem- to respond to repeat calls. ber of law enforcement who died while trying to save others.” “Domestic violence impacts Mayor Lane noted that the us all, and the Regional Council unanimously tragic incident approved the best practices in the in Virginia protocol model. “We are encourag- underscores why ing all law enforcement agencies, we must do all big or small, to implement these we can as a re- Phoenix Mayor practices in their communities. We gion to address Greg Stanton applaud those agencies that are it,” said Phoenix already using the model,” he said. Mayor Greg Stanton, MAG vice Mayor Lane added that creating chair, who was among the Re- this single model has streamlined gional Council members voting in In celebration of Earth Month, Goodyear Mayor Georgia Lord “talks trash” with drive-thru visitors to Whataburger. The the number of policies used across favor of the protocol model. “The partnership between Don’t Trash Arizona and Whataburger the region from 106 to just 34 key MAG protocols will save money, helps remind motorists that fast-food trash is one of the most strategies. time, and most importantly, lives.” commonly littered items on Valley freeways.

May 2016—July 2016 Page 9 Ozone Season Starts: Residents urged to “Commit to One Day to Help Keep Ozone Away”

s spring ushers in the ozone season, Valley While everyone can do their part to reduce ozone, A residents are asked to “Commit to One Day to state and regional air quality agencies have been Help Keep Ozone Away.” By making simple changes working to communicate concerns regarding the at least one day a week to daily activities, such as re- new ozone standard to the EPA. One difficulty is ducing driving, taking light rail or the bus, refueling addressing background ozone. Background ozone after dark or riding a bike to work, residents can have comes from a variety of natural sources: plants, trees, a great impact on reducing ozone concentrations and wildfires, and stratospheric ozone intrusion, in which keeping our air clean. a major storm can pull ozone from the stratosphere to lower levels. Background ozone also can come The Maricopa County Air Quality Department from transport from other states and countries. The (MCAQD) announced the start of its official ozone highest level of background ozone occurs in the campaign April 1, 2016, encouraging county resi- Intermountain West, due to higher elevations, rural dents to reduce the harmful pollutant during the locations, and other factors. sunny spring and summer months.

“Because ozone is odorless and col- orless, residents may not be aware of its harmful health impacts. The health threat from ozone should motivate each of us to take action,” MCAQD Director Philip McNeely said.

Ground-level ozone forms through a chemical reac- Naturally occurring ozone levels are so high in our tion that occurs between volatile organic compounds state that the Arizona Department of Environmental and nitrogen oxides in the presence of sunlight. The Quality is the lead plaintiff among five states filing a sources that create these emissions include vehicles, lawsuit challenging EPA’s new ozone standard. gasoline and diesel equipment, industrial and chemi- cal processes, natural vegetation, and other everyday To learn more about the MCAQD’s Commit to One Day program or to sign-up to receive air quality updates, activities. Ozone pollution is more prevalent during visit www.CleanAirMakeMore.com. the spring and summer months.

The Environmental Protection Agency recently tight- McNeely noted that there are simple ened up the standard for acceptable ozone concen- steps you can take to help reduce ozone. trations. Residents are asked to do what they can to prevent violations of the ozone standard. • Drive less. When possible, carpool, van- pool or use public transportation. Ground-level ozone pollution can be a direct threat • Avoid waiting in long drive-thru lines. to human lungs and can trigger asthma. Children are Park your car and go inside. at the greatest risk from ozone because their lungs are still developing, they are most likely to be active • Ride your bike or walk to work. outdoors, and they are more likely than adults to have • Refuel your vehicle after dark or during asthma. Adults with asthma or other lung diseases, cooler evening hours. and older adults, are also sensitive to ozone. • Use water-based paints, stains, finishes Although there are higher-risk groups, all county resi- and paint strippers. dents can be affected by ground-level ozone, which • Delay painting projects until high-pollu- is most prevalent April through September. For this tion advisories or health watches have reason, MCAQD is urging residents to be proactive. passed.

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TORI MARYAH LOGAN One of those students, Tori Lawrence, Senior Maryah Gowan has found that life Logan Huber also has set his sights high. 18, has known she wanted to go into the on the Navajo Reservation in northern Literally. He wants to work in space. medical field since she was a kid. Arizona can be much like the landscape. Logan has always been fascinated with Beautiful, but demanding. On the sheep flight. His dad was a mechanic, and the “My grandmother ranch where Maryah’s elders live and desire to fix things came naturally. was an LPN (licensed where she works each summer, there practical nurse) and is no electricity and no running water. “The building of one the human body just There are no veterinary clinics or doc- thing from another was absolutely fascinated tors nearby. An intense desire to help fascinating to me,” says me,” says Tori. “The her family and community led Maryah Logan. He has known different things that to take an early interest in veterinary since age 8 he would go she would tell me, they just completely sciences. She began studying animal sci- into a science field, and blew my mind. I wasn’t quite sure which ence in seventh grade, and soon entered found he was especially part of the medical field I wanted to be in, the CTE program at Monument Valley interested in aerospace and JTED helped me decide.” High School. mechanics. In his sophomore year, he heard about the aviation program at the Tori entered the Certified Nursing “When I first en- Western Maricopa Education Center Assistant/Certified Caregiver Program tered the program, I (West-MEC). Logan “loves everything provided through the Pima County thought being a vet- related to aircraft maintenance” and is JTED in Tucson. Within two years, Tori erinarian and having a currently refurbishing the landing gear received her certifications and got a job clinic was like a dream. on a Beechcraft Bonanza. Logan recently at Tucson Medical Center making $15 an But as I kept going was named a candidate for the presti- hour. Her salary pays for tuition at Pima through it, I learned gious Presidential Scholars award for the Community College, where she is taking that my dream could CTE component of education (scholars to classes prior to seeking a Bachelor of Sci- actually become a real- be announced in May.) Logan wants his ence degree at a four-year university. ity,” says Maryah. candidacy to bring awareness to pro- grams like the one at West-MEC. Logan JARED Shortly after Maryah entered the pro- hopes to be accepted into Embry-Riddle Jared Taylor, also 18, is enrolled in gram, life took an unexpected turn. She Aeronautical University, where he will the East Valley Institute of Technology gave birth to a daughter, Adriana, and pursue a degree in engineering in the (EVIT), where he is gaining skills in au- dropped out of school to care for her. aerospace field. While he hopes to work tomotive technologies. He has excelled Thanks to the dedicated instructors on and build spacecraft, he would also in the program, which is certified by the who would not give up on her, Maryah love to become an astronaut. National Automotive Technicians Educa- learned she could enroll her daughter tion Foundation. Jared recently started in another CTE program, the Child PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE an internship servicing the vehicle fleet Occupation and Parenting Education Whether they work to pay for further ed- for Salt River Project. (COPE) program. COPE serves as both ucation or go straight into their chosen a classroom and on-campus daycare. field, Donovan says most CTE students “After high school, Maryah could attend school and still be start in the range of $17 an hour. I want to be able to an engaged parent. use the training I’ve “Now, keep in mind learned here to take it Maryah returned to the Veterinary Sci- these are students that into a fleet or garage ences program, and has been able to use are within 90 days of and be able to help her skills on the reservation to save some graduating from high people with their car of her family’s livestock. With a grade school,” says Dono- problems,” says Jared. point average of 3.5, Maryah has applied van. “Our employers In a field where many technicians are for the Gates Millennium Scholarship. in these communities Greg Donovan retiring, about 30-40 EVIT students find She hopes to attend Colorado State Uni- need a ready work- jobs in the automotive field each day. versity to get her degree and someday force. Today, employers do not have the Jared is ready to be one of them. return to Monument Valley to establish a time nor the funding to do the training veterinary clinic. themselves. They want people to come “I feel 100 percent ready for life to hit through the door that are technologically me,” he says. prepared to work for them.”

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