News Flash • Pre-Wildfire Studies Reveal Significant Threat
Two recent pre-wildfire studies by the Coconino County FCD indicate that significant wildfire and post-wildfire flooding threats exist in the upper Rio de Flag watershed above Flagstaff, with significant economic impacts to the region. It has been confirmed that this is possible. The 21,500-acre Upper Rio de Flag watershed on the west side of the […]
News Flash • Board Appoints New District 22 Legislator
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Dr. Elda Luna Najera to represent the 22nd Legislative District in the Arizona House of Representatives. LD-22 is located in the West Valley and includes Tolleson and Avondale. “I couldn’t think of a better person to fill this vacancy in LD-22,” said District 5 Supervisor Steve Gallardo. […]
News Flash • Care on the Go Returns March 2nd
PHOENIX, AZ – Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) will once again host Care on the Go community events this year to continue providing free services to keep pets in their homes and help them live healthy lives. I'm excited about that. In January 2024, MCACC held its second annual Care on the Go […]
News Flash • Board of Supervisors Reaffirms Opposition to th
The Grand Canyon, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, home of the Havasupai Tribe and the jewel of Coconino County, is at risk of contamination from the Pinyon Plains uranium mine just outside its southern entrance. The park is visited by 4.5 million people every year. The mine sits on top of […]
News Flash • Treasurer Sarah Benatar Wins 2023 Controller of
The 2023 Controller of the Year Awards recently recognized Coconino County Treasurer Sara Benatar as the recipient of the Controller of the Year award in the government category. Mr. Benatar has served as Coconino County Treasurer since his appointment in 2014 and was re-elected in 2016 and 2020, making him the youngest county treasurer in […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Appoints N
There's a new sheriff in town, and he's no stranger. Russ Skinner has been with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for more than 30 years, including six years as a chief deputy. Today, the Board of Supervisors appointed Skinner to replace his former boss, Paul Penzone, as sheriff. “Sheriff Skinner has served under sheriffs of […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Pledges $10 Million to Boost Af
Maricopa County is taking a significant step toward addressing pressing housing needs by partnering with the City of Wickenburg to allocate $10 million to an affordable housing project known as Wickenburg Apartments. . The new homes are estimated to be able to support up to 675 people a year. Maricopa County Board of Supervisors District […]
News Flash • Board of Supervisors Appoints Citizens Panel to
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a committee of residents to begin the process of filling the 22nd Legislative District vacancy in the Arizona House of Representatives. LD-22 is located in the West Valley and includes Tolleson and Avondale. The following people were elected to serve on the committee. Lorenzo Sierra, Avondale resident […]
News Flash • Board Appoints New District 5 Legislator
Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Charles Lucking to fill the vacancy in the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona's 5th Legislative District. LD-5 covers much of central and northern Phoenix. “Charles Lucking is not only a longtime resident of LD-5, but also a fifth-generation Arizonan with a deep dedication to serving his […]
News Flash • Maricopa County Purchases Anthem Property for E
PHOENIX, Ariz. (February 15, 2024) – A new and improved Maricopa County Library is coming to the fast-growing North Valley. After receiving approval from the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 24, the Maricopa County Library District closed on the $9 million property in Anthem. This state-of-the-art facility will house the expanded North Valley […]
