News Flash • Ozone High Pollution Advisory issued for Monday
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will issue a High Ozone Pollution Advisory (HPA) for Maricopa County on Monday, July 8th and Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. This HPA is due to ozone levels expected to accumulate above the federal health standard for ozone. Ground-level ozone forms when emissions from vehicles, gasoline and diesel equipment, […]
News Flash • Hand in Hand: County Collaboration with Cities
Abstract Maricopa County's Hand in Hand program leverages partnerships with nonprofits and smaller jurisdictions to address homelessness. At the micro level, the effort provides street outreach services and financial support to reduce and prevent homelessness in each community. At the macro level, the effort focuses on providing expertise, capacity building, and partnerships at the local […]
News Flash • Board Vote Wipes Out Law Enforcement Pension De
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors today unanimously took action to cancel all unfunded pension liabilities for retiring law enforcement officers. “This is a major victory for fiscal responsibility, as other governments fall further behind in pension funding, and we are ensuring these valued public servants receive the retirement benefits they've earned,” said Chairman Jack […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Human Services Seeks Public Inp
The Maricopa County Human Resources Department is seeking public input to assess community needs and address fair housing issues in the county. Feedback received from the Community Needs Assessment Survey includes: Assists in prioritizing federally funded programs. Share development needs within the community. Make a difference for affordable housing. The study's purpose is to help […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Celebrates Grand Opening of 192
Early today, Maricopa County leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Salt River Flats, a new 192-unit affordable housing development in South Phoenix. “When this board invests in affordable housing solutions, we are strengthening our neighborhoods for the long term,” said Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District 1 Chairman Jack Sellers. “People need to […]
News Flash • MCACC holds Mission Microchip event to provide
To help keep pets safe, Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) is announcing its “Mission Microchipping” event, offering free microchipping services through the end of the year. MCACC will be accepting appointments daily, seven days a week. Currently, the free service is only available at the west side shelter, but will be accepting appointments […]
News Flash • Fire Restrictions Increased In Maricopa County’
As the Arizona heat continues to dry out vegetation, numerous wildfires have begun to break out around the valley. On June 12, the Hassayampa River Reservation narrowly escaped the Rose Fire, which destroyed 15 structures and 166 acres of land. “This is not the first time a fire has come dangerously close to a Maricopa […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Human Services Department Wins
The Maricopa County Department of Human Resources Services has once again received 20 Meritorious Service Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its work to support vulnerable residents in the nation’s fourth-most populous county. “I congratulate the Department of Personnel Services on receiving 20 Merit Awards in recognition of their efforts in providing […]
News Flash • County Partners Share Safety Tips for Memorial
With Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner, Maricopa County is reminding residents to keep safety first when enjoying outdoor activities like swimming, boating, hiking, etc. Today at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Maricopa County Deputy Chairman Thomas Galvin, along with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department and the Arizona Department […]
News Flash • Stage 2 Fire Restrictions to Begin Friday in Co
Rain is possible this weekend, but the fire danger remains very high in Coconino County… Representatives from the Coconino and Kaibab National Forests have indicated their intention to move to Stage 2 fire restrictions at 8 a.m. on Friday, June 21. Pursuant to Coconino County Ordinance 2024-01, the Coconino County Office of Emergency Management (CCEM) […]
