Arizona Republicans propose splitting Maricopa County

Phoenix — Maricopa is the most populous county in Arizona. However, two proposals from House Republicans could split Maricopa County into four separate parts. If passed, the proposal would reduce the borders of Maricopa County to cover most of Phoenix and surround it with three new counties. Hohokam County in the southeast is centered around […]
GOP legislative proposal would ask voters to decide on splitting Maricopa into four counties

The 2022 proposal to divide Maricopa County is similar to Rep. Alexander Collodin’s proposal.Image: Arizona Mirror Two Republican lawmakers have proposed dividing Maricopa County into four counties. News promotion: Republican Scottsdale Rep. Alexander Collodin sponsored HCR2018 and submitted the plan to a vote in November 2024. Senator Jake Hoffman of R-Queen Creek also said, Specification […]