Maricopa County Parks Asking for Small Fee Changes
Proposed Fee Adjustments for Maricopa County Parks To manage the heightened demand and rising operational costs, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is suggesting slight increases to certain park user fees. Funding for the Parks The funding for daily operations—like utilities, wildfire management, repair work, habitat conservation, maintenance of facilities, staffing, and trail upkeep—primarily […]
Maricopa County Begins Construction on New, Advanced Tabulation and Election Center
New Election Facilities Break Ground in Maricopa County Phoenix, Arizona (June 2, 2025) – Maricopa County is set to launch its new advanced tally and election centers. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2027, this facility is designed to enhance election management by facilitating safe, efficient, and transparent processing and counting of votes. “There […]
Maricopa County Reads summer initiative provides rewards for everyone
Summer Reading Program in Maricopa County Summer reading initiatives aren’t just for kids, at least not in Maricopa County. The annual Maricopa County summer reading program, which kicked off on June 1, is open to all ages and rewards participants based on points earned. This year’s theme is “Colors of Our World.” Participants are categorized […]
Maricopa County and the Salt River Indian Community Mark the Opening of the Gilbert Road Bridge
Gilbert Road Bridge Celebrated in Mesa Mesa, Arizona (February 28, 2025) – Today, leaders from the East Valley came together to celebrate the completion of the Gilbert Road Bridge, which opened to traffic earlier this month after over two years of construction. Thomas Galvin, the chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for District […]
New elections hub expected to increase Maricopa County’s counting ability twofold
Maricopa County Begins Construction on New Voting Center Maricopa County, Arizona – Construction is now underway for a new vote counting center in Maricopa County, aimed to be operational by the 2028 presidential election. A groundbreaking ceremony recently took place at a four-storey facility located in downtown Phoenix, close to Chase Field. This new site […]
Maricopa County parks reintroduce autumn camping offer
With fall approaching, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is reintroducing a popular camp promotion specifically for local residents. This “Buy One, Get One” offer encourages residents to check out the county’s parks before the busy winter months. Originally started in 2008, this initiative has previously included non-residents, but this year it’s focused solely […]
As summer comes to a close, Maricopa County is expected to experience fewer heat-related fatalities compared to last year.
Challenges of Extreme Heat in Phoenix Payton Preslee has faced homelessness since 2010 and deals with various health issues, notably dizziness, which makes the intense summer heat in Phoenix particularly challenging for him. The high temperatures only exacerbate his symptoms. “My dizziness doesn’t like it,” Preslee noted. This summer, to escape the extreme heat, he […]
Maricopa County parks restart autumn camping offer
Fall Camp Promotion in Maricopa County As fall approaches, residents of Maricopa County are presented with an appealing camp promotion from the Parks and Recreation Department, specifically targeting county locals. This initiative began back in 2008, aiming to get residents to enjoy the parks before winter sets in. Though it has opened up to non-residents […]
Prop. 409 aims to expand emergency health care in Maricopa County.
Proposition 409 Aims to Enhance Healthcare in Maricopa County In November, voters in Maricopa County will consider a bond initiative that aims to expand emergency and behavioral healthcare at the area’s primary public teaching hospital, Valleywise Health. This proposal involves approving $898 million in bonds to help the county-run medical center, which provides essential healthcare […]
Voters with disabilities in Maricopa County express concerns about the flaws in accommodations and mail ballots.
Challenges of Accessible Voting Sami McGinnis navigated a small conference hall and approached an accessible voting machine. It featured a controller with a sizable screen, headphones, and a brightly colored button. Wearing the headphones, McGinnis picked up the controller but found it difficult to use, even with larger print options, due to her declining vision. […]