The city of Phoenix has grown in much the same way. About one in four residents are from an emerging ethnic group, bringing traditions, beliefs and values that enhance the city's social fabrics. The members of the MCAC serve as advisors to the leadership of the Bureau, and help develop programs to increase economic opportunities for local ethnic businesses within the tourism and travel industry. The MCAC also helps bring substance to efforts to preserve and protect Phoenix's cultural history. The contributions of these rich cultures can be traced to the beginnings of this state, such as the HoHoKam, who 800 years ago dug the canals that are still in use today.
Phoenix is a city where about one in four residents are from an emerging ethnic group.
They bring with them traditions, beliefs and values that complement and reinforce the social fabric of a city that is thriving and growing rapidly. The members of the MCC serve as advisors to the leadership of our Bureau, and help to develop programs to increase economic opportunities for local ethnic businesses within the tourism and travel industry. The MCC also helps bring substance to our efforts at preserving and protecting our cultural history. Jr. Mecham claimed that only the people could vote for a paid state holiday, and said his predecessor, Bruce Babbitt, had illegally declared the holiday.