Mesa, AZ The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council has appointed Mesa Councilmember Julie Spilsbury to serve on the newly formed Community Initiatives Coordinating Committee (CICC). She will represent the East Valley for a three-year term through June 2028.
Established in April 2025, the CICC will guide regional planning and coordination of human service initiatives across Maricopa County. The 21-member committee includes representatives from local and tribal governments, human service organizations, faith-based groups and the private sector. The committee will work collaboratively to set strategic priorities for regional initiatives, mobilize and manage action teams and bring together subject matter experts to provide targeted technical assistance.
"Im honored to represent Mesa and the East Valley on the Community Initiatives Coordinating Committee," said Councilmember Spilsbury. "Our region faces complex challenges, and I look forward to working with partners across the Valley to strengthen our community and support Arizona families."
Councilmember Spilsbury brings extensive experience and leadership to this role, having served on numerous boards and committees across multiple sectors and levels of government. She currently serves on the boards of Azura (formerly Mesa United Way), the IDEA Museum, Childrens Action Alliance and MesaCAN. She also serves on Mesas Public Safety Committee, chairs the Community & Cultural Development Committee, and is vice chair of Mesas Education & Workforce Development Roundtable. Nationally, she represents Mesa on two National League of Cities committees: Youth, Education, and Families (YEF) Council and the Finance, Administration, and Intergovernmental Relations (FAIR) Federal Advocacy Committee.
For media inquiries or further information,please contact John Zielonkaat 480-644-2190 orjohn.zielonka@mesaaz.gov.