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Maricopa County Registered Apprenticeship Program Ranked #1

When it comes to connecting job seekers to paid apprenticeships, no one does it better than Maricopa County.  The U.S. Department of Labor ranks Maricopa County #1 in the United States for the number of people placed into registered apprenticeshi...

Board of Supervisors Certifies Maricopa County Election Results

On November 20, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors canvassed the 2020 General Election, certifying that the results are accurate and provided a full accounting of all the ballots cast in the election.In the midst of a pandemic, more than 2 million, ...

Maricopa County Chairman Signs Emergency Declaration

March 18, 2020—PHOENIX— The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman signed a Proclamation of a Local Emergency in Maricopa County. This action will provide additional resources to assist the county with coordinating response measures d...

Board Adjusts Emergency Leave and Teleworking Policies for County Staff during COVID-19 Pandemic

March 16, 2020 (Phoenix) – To address the impact of COVID-19 during this worldwide pandemic, and with the advice of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the Board of Supervisors approved emergency exceptions to the county’s employee leave and ...

Maricopa County Approves August Primary Election Plans

Maricopa County is expanding voting access for the August Primary Election, while focusing on the health and safety of voters and poll workers, according to the Primary Election plans approved by county officials today.

Due to the impact of COVID-19, the r...

Maricopa County Has Distributed More Than $230 Million in CARES Act Funds

At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, more than $230 million in CARES Act funds had been distributed by mid-September.  With 71% of the County’s $399 million CARES Act allocation either spent or committed, the County is well on its way to...

Board Members Release Letter to Voters

The following letter was sent to Maricopa County voters following the 2020 General Election.  You can also read it here.

November 4, 2020 

Dear Maricopa County voters, 

As members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, we are...

Maricopa County Now Offering Virtual Inspections for Some Permits

Maricopa County is now offering a faster way to get certain home renovation projects inspected.  The Planning and Development Department just rolled out virtual inspections for the following permits:

“We want responsible development to continue in...

Board of Supervisors Approves Final FY 2021 Budget Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Operating budgets cut by 2%; tax rate unchanged  

Maricopa County is putting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds to immediate use helping people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while also pulling back on discretionary spending unrel...

May 14 Update

The May 14 Update Includes the Following:

• Message from the Chairman
• Local Manufacturer Donates Surgical Gowns
• Upcoming Board Meetings
• Maricopa County Press Conferences
• In Our District
• Assessor Office Update

March 5 COVID-19 Update

The March 5 COVID-19 Update Includes the Following:

• Message from the Chairman
• Latest Travel Information
• Questions

March 17 COVID-19 Update

The March 17 COVID-19 Update Includes the Following:

• Message from the Chairman
• Latest Information
• Questions
• Information on Higher Risk Populations

March 26 COVID-19 Update

The March 26 COVID-19 Update Includes the Following:

• Message from the Chairman
• Latest Information
• Resources
• Quick Links
• Staying Connected
• Higher Risk Population

May 22 County Budget and CARES Act Update

The May 22 Update Includes the Following:

• Message from the Chairman
• Maricopa County's FY2021 Tentative Budget
• How CARES Act Money Will Be Spent
• Guidance on Reopening
• What is My City or Town Doing?
• Quick Links

April 9 COVID-19 Update

The April 9 COVID-19 Update Includes the Following:

• Message from the Chairman
• Trusted Sources & Latest Information
• Recovery Rates
• Joint Information Center
• MSNBC visits Sun City/Sun City West
• Executive Orders Issued by Governor Ducey
• Maricopa County Parks Upd...

April 30 COVID-19 Update

The April 30 COVID-19 Update Includes the Following:

• Message from the Chairman
• Prioritizing Personal Protective Equipment
• Maricopa County Press Conferences
• Arizona Testing Blitz
• COVID-19 Testing Options
• Curbside Pickup at Maricopa County Libraries
• Fill Out Your ...

September Update

The September Update Includes the Following:

• Additional Businesses Reopening
• School Reopening Data
• Elections
• CARES ACT Monies
• Parks and Recreation
• Flood Control District

July Update

The July Update Includes the Following

• Primary Election
• COVID-19 Testing Locations
• Awaiting Test Results
• Public Health
• Rental Assistance Program
• Small Business Grants
• District Update
• Thank You

July 2 Update

The July 2 Update Includes the Following

• Happy Fourth of July Greeting
• COVID-19 Updates
• Elections Updates
• County Updates

October Update

The October 8 Update Includes the Following

• Genreal Elections
• CARES Act Dollars Fund Assistance Programs
• Flu Vaccine
• Library District
• District Updates

October 8 Update

The October 8 Update Includes the Following

• Genreal Elections
• CARES Act Dollars Fund Assistance Programs
• Flu Vaccine
• Library District
• District Updates

October 29 Update

The October 29 Update Includes the Following

• Your Vote Counts
• Maricopa County Take Care programs helping residents
• Schools and COVID-19 Questions
• Library District

Protecting Maricopa County Votes

Protecting Maricopa County Voters

There's been another court ruling in favor of Maricopa County tonight as we work to protect both voter privacy and the integrity of our elections.  Superior Court Judge Randall Warner denied a request fro...

Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccine

The Jan. 8 Update Includes the Following Information:

• COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution to Phase 1B
• Who Is Eligible In Phase 1B?
• How Do I Schedule an Appointment?
• Where Will Phase 1B Vaccinations Happen?
• What If I’m Not In Phase 1A Or 1B?

Maricopa County Receives Second COVID-19 Vaccine

Maricopa County Department of Public Health received its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning.  Four boxes holding approximately 18,000 doses arrived at a Public Health facility.  Approved by the FDA with an Emerge...

Board Aims to Narrow Digital Divide for Students with Almost $7 Million

Federal dollars will purchase hot spots for school districts

At a time when technology is more important than ever to student learning, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is acting to make sure more schools have strong internet connections. The Board...

Board Members Release Letter to Voters

The following letter was sent to Maricopa County voters following the 2020 General Election.  You can also read it here.

November 4, 2020 

Dear Maricopa County voters, 

As members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, we are...

Maricopa County Has Distributed More Than $230 Million in CARES Act Funds

At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, more than $230 million in CARES Act funds had been distributed by mid-September.  With 71% of the County’s $399 million CARES Act allocation either spent or committed, the County is well on its way to...

Maricopa County Expands COVID-19 Relief

Maricopa County has bolstered its support for residents who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic with new CARES Act funding allocations to local non-profit organizations and food banks, as well as funding increases to programs for rental assistance...

Board of Supervisors Approves Final FY 2021 Budget Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Operating budgets cut by 2%; tax rate unchanged  

Maricopa County is putting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds to immediate use helping people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while also pulling back on discretionary spending unrel...

Maricopa County Chairman Signs Emergency Declaration

March 18, 2020—PHOENIX— The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman signed a Proclamation of a Local Emergency in Maricopa County. This action will provide additional resources to assist the county with coordinating response measures d...

Buckeye Hills Regional Park Gets Energized

After years of operating on solar power and diesel generators, Buckeye Hills Regional Park, a Maricopa County regional park located in the far west valley, has been energized! In 2016, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation and Facilities Management Dep...