WESTMARC, an acronym for Western Maricopa Coalition, was founded in 1990 to promote a positive image for Western Maricopa County and to advocate on its behalf.

WESTMARC promotes public policies leading to responsible growth, a positive quality of life, a healthy environment, strong community development and a favorable public image. WESTMARC is dedicated to the principle that we accomplish more by working together.

Mission Statement

WESTMARC'S purpose is to promote the West Valley and advocate on it's behalf.

What we are...

WESTMARC, an acronym for Western Maricopa Coalition, was founded in 1990 to promote a positive image for Western Maricopa County and to advocate on its behalf.

WESTMARC is a broad-based coalition of the 15 communities in western Maricopa County representing 35% of the population of the county.

WESTMARC was established to act as a unified voice and focal point for the region in matters of public policy. Our mission is simple: to coordinate and facilitate the influence of Western Maricopa County on public policy issues.

WESTMARC is primarily funded by its business and industry members. Other members include government, education, human services, arts and cultural organizations, chambers of commerce and community leaders.

WESTMARC provides a forum through its committees where members share viewpoints and reach consensus on major issues including transportation, economic development, education, human resources, water rights and Luke Air Force Base.

WESTMARC's region includes the cities of Avondale, Buckeye, El Mirage, Gila Bend, Glendale, Goodyear, Litchfield Park, Peoria, West Phoenix, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Tolleson, Wickenburg and Youngtown.

Core Values

We are an organization that conducts business according to the highest professional and ethical standards, emphasizing excellence and providing superior service to our constituents. We honor our heritage and seek to shape our future by:

• Proactively working with our coalition members to achieve our mission.

• Fostering cooperation among other stakeholder groups throughout the region.

• Valuing & cultivating diversity of thought and opinion, and at all times acting with respect toward coalition members & communities.

• Maintaining the highest standards of responsibility and stewardship.

• Acting true to our mission in word and deed.

Key Initiatives

Education - WESTMARC promotes quality education and life long learning for all ages with sufficient funding to distinguish the West Valley as a center of educational excellence. WESTMARC will support the growth and prestige of all the West Valley organizations and educational institutions, and their pursuit of our goals of excellence in education.

Leadership - WESTMARC supports strong leadership development and will actively seek to identify, develop, and groom emerging leaders in Western Maricopa County.

Luke Air Force Base - WESTMARC strongly supports, and will work to preserve and save the mission of Luke Air Force Base.

Economic Development - WESTMARC actively supports attracting quality business and higher paying jobs to the area, a vibrant university research effort, and investment in the area by all companies doing business in the west valley. WESTMARC seeks to create a community where people come to buy their first home, and then stay to buy their second and subsequent homes.

Transportation - WESTMARC will actively promote the timely development of a strong valley-wide transportation system that moves people efficiently and effectively throughout the valley, supports the smart growth of the West Valley, and makes a positive contribution to the quality of life for West Valley residents and businesses.

Tourism - WESTMARC promotes the development of the West Valley as a major tourist destination point and the infrastructure necessary to realize the benefits of being a major tourist destination.

Health Care - WESTMARC promotes policies that ensure a healthy environment for West Valley residents and the availability of high quality accessible healthcare facilities and services.

Quality of Life - WESTMARC supports all efforts dedicated to making the West Valley a better place to live, work and play, ensuring such basic comforts and services as safety, clean air, access to human services, arts, culture, recreation and open space.