First woman to lead Maricopa Association of Governments

The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) will have a woman leading the organization for the first time. MAG provides a forum for local governments to work together on issues affecting the lives of everyone in the greater Phoenix region.

The new Executive Director, Audra Koester Thomas, has spent the past decade with MAG, most recently serving as Assistant Executive Director and Chief of Staff. After the resignation of Ed Zuercher, who returned to his previous role as Phoenix City Manager, Thomas is assuming a two-year contract with MAG.

Thomas previously helped with various issues affecting Arizonans, including transportation, finding ways to improve air quality and economic growth.

Thomas joined “Arizona Horizon” to discuss her new role.