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Even Before COVID, Homeless Numbers Increased Dramatically The Maricopa Association of Governments Quarterly Newsletter August—October 2020 Vol. 25: No. 3 Even Before COVID, Homeless Numbers Increased2020 Point-in-Time Dramatically (PIT) Count For the first time, the number of people on the streetMaricopa Regionalsurpasses Continuum those of Care in shelters 2020 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count ore than 7,000 people experienced homelessness Maricopa Regional Continuum of Care M in Maricopa County on the night of January 27, 7,419 2020, continuing a troubling upward trend. people experiencing7,419 homelessness The newly released number from the Point in Time in Maricopapeople County experiencing on the night homelessness of January 27, 2020 annual homeless count marks a substantial increase in Maricopa County on the night of January 27, 2020 of 11 percent over last year. Perhaps more troubling is the fact that, for the first time, the number of people 49% 51% on the street (3,767) surpassed the number of people Sheltered49% Unsheltered51% (3,652Sheltered persons) Unsheltered(3,767 persons) in shelters (3,652). The unsheltered population grew (3,652 persons) (3,767 persons) by 18 percent compared to 2019. Includes people who stayed in Emergency Shelter, Includes people who slept on the streets or Includes people who stayed in Emergency Shelter, Includes people who slept on the streets or TransitionalTransitional Housing, Housing, or Safe or Safe Haven Haven programs. programs. anotheranother place place not not meant meant for human for human habitation. habitation. “There is a steady increase in homelessness in Maricopa County, and with eviction rates being one TotalTotal PIT Count,PIT Count, 2015-2020 2015-2020 of the highest in the nation, as well as shelter beds Unsheltered Sheltered 7,419 7,419 decreasing, our county is not keeping up with the Unsheltered Sheltered 6,614 6,298 6,614 impending crisis that is homelessness,” said Maricopa 5,631 5,702 5,605 6,298 5,631 5,702 5,605 3,652 Regional Continuum of Care Board co-Chair Tamara 3,426 3,652 3,680 Wright. 3,546 3,426 4,342 4,056 3,680 3,546 Her concerns are echoed by her board co-chair, Tem- 4,342 4,056 3,767 pe Police Sgt. Rob Ferraro. He adds that the count 3,188 2,059 2,618 1,289 1,646 took place in January, well before the COVID-19 3,188 3,767 2,059 2,618 pandemic cost thousands of jobs. 1,289 2015 1,6462016 2017 2018 2019 2020 “We fear that the economic impacts of COVID-19 will 2015Growth Rate,2016 2019-2020 2017 2018 2019 2020 create an even greater crisis as people who lost liveli- “HomelessnessThe unsheltered count is ahas regional been steadily challenge that requires a regionalincreasing oversolution,” the years. From said 2019 MAG to Chair12% Jerry Weiers,7% 18% hoods struggle to maintain housing,” said Ferraro. Growth2020 Rate, the unsheltered 2019-2020 count increased at “Well before the pandemic, the numbers continued to mayora higher of rateGlendale. than the sheltered “MAG and is working with providers The unshelteredoverall PIT count count. has been steadily Total PIT Count Sheltered Unsheltered demonstrate the need for more affordable housing.” increasingand actively over the years. fostering From 2019 collaborations to 12% across the county7% 18% 2020to the reduce unsheltered these count numbers. increased atBut this is going to take com- aWhat higher is the rate PIT Count? than The the Point-in-Time sheltered (PIT) and Homeless Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the Prepared by the The number of homeless people has risen steadily numbermitment of people experiencing and homelessnessresources in Maricopa to address County during the a given growing point in time. This trend.” count is part of a national overall PIT count. Total PIT Count Sheltered Unsheltered since 2015, with only one dip in 2017. effort to identify the extent of homelessness throughout the country. The count includes a brief survey to identify the needs of those experiencing homelessness. For more information, including the extrapolation methodology, visit the webpage at (602) 254-6300 http://azmag.gov/Programs/Homelessness/Point-In-Time-Homeless-Count.Continued on page 3 www.azmag.gov What is the PIT Count? The Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count is an annual street and shelter count to determine the Prepared by the number of people experiencing homelessness in Maricopa County during a given point in time. This count is part of a national effort to identify the extent of homelessness throughout the country. The count includes a brief survey to identify the needs of Message From the Chair .................. 2 Pandemic and Census Count ................ 7 those experiencing homelessness. For more information, including the extrapolation methodology, visit the webpage at (602) 254-6300 Voices fromhttp://azmag.gov/Programs/Homelessness/Point-In-Time-Homeless-Count. the Council ...................... 3 Heat Relief Network .......................... 8 www.azmag.gov INSIDE Regional Profile: Mayor Peterson ...... 4 Prop 400: Interim Gateway Freeway ... 9 Election of Officers ............................... 5 Luke Targeted Growth Management ... 10 this issue Creating MOMENTUM .......................... 6 How to Be Heard During COVID-19 .... 11 MOMENTUM: How You Can Help ......... 6 Calendar ............................................ 12 Message From the Chair MAG Regional Council Members ou, the region’s residents, are We must look at innovation and Executive Committee Members Mayor Jerry Weiers impacted every day by the technology to carve out new and Y Glendale, Chair decisions made within MAG. I am more cost-effective transportation Mayor John Giles honored to have been selected as solutions, while also improving Mesa, Vice Chair Mayor Kenneth Weise the new MAG Chair and promise to the safety of our transportation Avondale, Treasurer lead this organization while we con- system. This includes not only our Mayor Kate Gallego tinue to establish the new normal. freeways, but also transit, streets, Phoenix, At-Large Member Mayor Jerry Mayor Anna Tovar Weiers bikeways and pedestrian facilities. Tolleson, At-Large Member City of Glendale We truly understand how critical Mayor Les Peterson Carefree, At-Large Member it is to be prepared for the future. I know this is not an easy task Mayor Kevin Hartke MAG has always embraced future ahead of us. The most recent esti- Chandler, At-Large Member planning and our focus continues mates of our transportation needs Councilmember Robin Barker to be on five critical areas of plan- are between 60-90 billion dollars. Apache Junction ning: Safe and Smart Travel, Pro- Our projected revenue from cur- Mayor Jackie Meck tecting the Environment, Growing rent sources is unfortunately far Buckeye Councilmember David Smith the Economy, Improving Quality less, which means we have a lot Cave Creek of Life, and Safe and Efficient of hard work ahead of us. We will Mayor Alexis Hermosillo El Mirage Operations. have difficult choices to make and Mayor Tara Walter we will rely on public input to help Florence Developing a new Regional Trans- guide us in these decisions. President Bernadine Burnette Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation portation Plan is our next major Mayor Ginny Dickey goal. The current sales tax expires But that’s not all! We have other Fountain Hills Mayor Tommy Lee Sikes in 2025 and one of my most impor- important responsibilities as well. Gila Bend tant tasks in the coming year will We must continue to look at ways Governor Stephen Roe Lewis be supporting the continued de- to protect public health by improv- Gila River Indian Community Mayor Jenn Daniels velopment of a performance-based ing air quality, as well as protect Gilbert plan that will guide us, as policy and support our most vulnerable Mayor Georgia Lord makers, in addressing the region’s populations who may be facing Goodyear Mayor Valerie Molina transportation needs. The name of homelessness, domestic violence Guadalupe the plan is “MOMENTUM” and it and aging. Mayor Thomas Schoaf Litchfield Park is up to us to continue moving the Mayor Christian Price region forward when it comes to Together, we have the talent and Maricopa (City of) our transportation investments. grit to take on these tough chal- Supervisor Clint Hickman Maricopa County lenges. I consider them opportuni- Mayor Jerry Bien-Willner We remain the fastest growing ties to create a thriving, strong and Paradise Valley Mayor Cathy Carlat county in the nation and we must attractive region while we all adapt Peoria continue to expand and improve to a rapidly changing world. Supervisor Todd House our transportation system. At the Pinal County Mayor Gail Barney same time, what we build—and I look forward to working with you Queen Creek what has been built—must be on these goals. President Martin Harvier maintained. Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Mayor W.J. “Jim” Lane Scottsdale Mayor Jerry Weiers, City of Glendale, Regional Mayor Skip Hall Council Chair Surprise Mayor Corey D. Woods Eric J. Anderson, Executive Director Tempe Mayor Rui Pereira MAG Contributors: Laurie Berg Sapp, Quinn MAGAZine is a quarterly newsletter of the Maricopa Association Wickenburg Castro, Steven Dudasik, Sapna Gupta, Audra Mayor Michael LeVault of Governments (MAG). It focuses on the issues and concerns Koester Thomas, Marcy McMacken, Brande Youngtown of the cities, towns, counties, and Native nations of the MAG Mead Sam Elters region. If you know of a friend or colleague who would like to Kelly Taft, Writer/Editor; Gordon Tyus, Graphics Arizona Department of Transportation receive MAGAZine, please call the MAG office, (602) 254-6300. Visit www.azmag.gov and click on Regional Council. Page 2 MAGAZine Voices From the Council 2020 While COVID-19 continues to affect our cities, I want to thank all of the leaders in the MAG region who have shared ideas, plans, concerns and solutions over the past few months.
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