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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Pleasant Lake Experience: Partners Share Safety Information Ahead of Memorial Day

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Maricopa County is reminding members of the public about the dangers that go along with fun, summer outdoor activities like hiking, camping, and boating. Today at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin joined members of the ...

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Posted on: May 25, 2023

Maricopa County Partners to Fund Affordable Housing in Phoenix

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Maricopa County Partners with UMOM Helping Hands Housing Services to Fund Affordable Housing in Phoenix

$6 Million Contribution Helps Build Bret Tarver TerraceThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP...

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Posted on: May 22, 2023

Board of Supervisors Cuts Property Tax Rate for Third Consecutive Year

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Overall county budget decreases by 2.6%

Maricopa County supervisors are cutting the tax rate again as part of the tentative FY 2024 budget they unanimously approved today.

A year after passing the largest tax rate cut in Maricopa County history, the Board o...

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Posted on: May 8, 2023

Maricopa County Provides Nearly $5 Million to Support Agencies Helping Refugees

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved nearly $5 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to support non-profit agencies serving refugees.

“People arrive in our community from all over the world and when you have never been h...

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Posted on: February 24, 2022

Maricopa County Supports Tempe Micro Estates Homeownership

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No one looked happier than Nick McGuire as he strode cheerfully through Tempe Micro Estates with Larry, his fluffy black dog, at his side.

McGuire, 43, has been the proud owner of his own, two-story, 600-square-foot, one-bedroom home in Tempe’s u...

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Posted on: May 2, 2023

Maricopa County Celebrates Groundbreaking of “Oz II” Manor, Housing for Seniors Exiting Homelessness

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Maricopa County is celebrating the groundbreaking of Ozanam Manor II that took place on Tuesday, May 2 at the project site, 2120 S. 3rd Drive in Phoenix.

Maricopa County contributed $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help build Ozanam M...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

$6.7 Million to Weather Relief Partnership for People Experiencing Homelessness

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Funds Extend Shelter Operations Through January 2025

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Phoenix, Ariz. (May 1, 2023) – Maricopa County has approved an extension to an agreement with the City of Phoenix to provide temporary day and night shelter services to serve up to 200 individuals experiencing ho...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

$3.8 Million to Fund Heat Relief Partnerships for People Experiencing Homelessness

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Funding Supports Projects in Chandler, Glendale, Mesa, Phoenix, Peoria, and ScottsdaleThe Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved more than $3.8 million in funding that will provide heat relief to people experiencing homelessness. The approval p...

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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Maricopa County Increases HVAC Fund by $10 Million to Help Homeowners Ahead of Summer

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $10 million increase to the HVAC repair and replacement fund that helps homeowners in the county with the cost of energy efficiency home improvement projects. 

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Avondale, Surprise to Receive $4.2 Million to Aid People Experiencing Homelessness

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved more than $4.2 million in funding for the cities of Avondale and Surprise to construct shelter to aid people experiencing homelessness. The projects are funded by Maricopa County’s American Rescue Plan...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

New Southeast Justice Center Opens in Maricopa County

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March 22nd, 2023 - MESA – Members of the Board of Supervisors, Justice Courts and Superior Court celebrated the opening of the Southeast Justice Center with a ribbon-cutting and tours of the facility. The new state of the art facility will open to...

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Posted on: March 21, 2023

Maricopa County Celebrates Mar. 24 “Groundbreaking” Affordable Housing Project in Glendale

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Maricopa County is proud to announce the groundbreaking ceremony for Centerline at Glendale, a construction project that will add 368 affordable housing units to the West Valley housing stock. The event will take place at the project site, 6775 N. 67th Av...

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Posted on: March 15, 2023

Maricopa County Approves Funding for City of Surprise Homelessness Program

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Maricopa County has approved an agreement with the City of Surprise to provide temporary emergency shelter services to individuals experiencing homelessness in the Surprise area. The agreement includes a $55,000 increase, bringing the total funding for th...

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

Board Begins County Manager Recruitment

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is looking for a strong leader and dedicated public servant to lead the nation’s fourth largest and fastest-growing county. Today marks the start of a nationwide recruitment to find a successor to County Manager Jo...

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Posted on: January 26, 2023

$1.29 Million in Funding Expands Career and Technical Education for Mesa Public Schools

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Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools.

Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools. The approval comes a week before the start of CTE Month®, an observation held each...

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

$6.4 Million in Funding to Maricopa Community Colleges Advances Careers

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Maricopa County residents have another avenue to access training and employment programs – the Maricopa County Community College District.

Maricopa County residents have another avenue to access training and employment programs – the Maricopa County Community College District.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $6.4 million in funding this week to provide career devel...

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Posted on: January 25, 2023

Maricopa County Seeking Employees for Hundreds of Jobs Across 50 Departments

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Maricopa County will host the 2023 Career Fair & Community Expo 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Chase Field in Phoenix. Event entrance and parking are free.

Hiring managers from 50 County departments will be on-hand to meet and conduct on-...

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

New Year, New Look for Nation’s Fastest-Growing County

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Multi-Year Project Unifies Maricopa County Departments Under One Identity

Maricopa County is starting the new year with a new look to help residents make the connection to all the programs and services available through their county government.

“What we fou...

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

Clint Hickman Elected Chairman of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

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Hickman focused on economic security, challenges of growth

Clint Hickman is taking the gavel again in Maricopa County.  The longest current-serving member of the Board of Supervisors was elected Chairman by his colleagues today, his third time in ...

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Posted on: December 8, 2022

Workforce Center @ Mesa Offers Comprehensive Career Services at No Cost

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Maricopa County Join Forces with A New Leaf, and the City of Mesa

Maricopa County Join Forces with A New Leaf, and the City of Mesa

VIDEO: SEE INSIDE THE FACILITY & HEAR FROM LEADERS

Career seekers in the East Valley looking for employment and job skills training now have a new location to access these services, and m...

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Posted on: November 17, 2022

$12 Million in Funding Expands Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week

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Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approved Program to Bolster Skilled Workforce

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $12 million in funding to provide apprenticeship opportunities for county residents, bolstering the pipeline of skilled workers in a variety of career fields. The program is estimated to support a total of...

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Posted on: November 3, 2022

Northern Parkway Improvements Reduce Travel Time in NW Valley

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A booming Northwest Valley now has improved connections to help with traffic flow.

Once a road with one lane in each direction, Northern Parkway now has two lanes of free-flow traffic in each direction plus frontage roads.

These traffic improvements cutting...

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Posted on: October 3, 2022

Domestic Violence Survivors Benefit from $15 Million Investment

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Domestic violence, in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and financial control and abuse, affects the family and the community- sometimes with consequences spanning generations.

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Domestic violence, in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and financial control and abuse, affects the family and the community- sometimes with consequences spanning generations. According to the Arizon...

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Posted on: October 20, 2022

Maricopa County Provides More Than $9 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance to Local Cities

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Residents facing eviction in Glendale and Mesa can once again apply for financial assistance for rent and utilities thanks to a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

Cities of Glendale and Mesa Receive Funding to Prevent Evictions, Utility Shutoffs

Residents facing eviction in Glendale and Mesa can once again apply for financial assistance for rent and utilities thanks to a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervis...

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Posted on: October 13, 2022

Board of Supervisors Votes Unanimously to Invest $34.6 Million for Reliable Internet Access

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Maricopa County is partnering with ASU Enterprise Technology, Sun Corridor Network, and Digital Equity Institute to advance broadband internet across the region, especially to communities in need. According to Arizona State University, 70 percent of Arizo...

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Posted on: October 10, 2022

Board of Supervisors Approves New Small Business Advocacy Program

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Maricopa County spends more than $750 million annually on goods, services, and construction in support of county residents.   More than 95% of Arizona’s businesses have fewer than 100 employees. These small businesses are the backbone o...

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Posted on: September 29, 2022

Maricopa County Forms Elections Command Center to Share Info with Voters, Combat Disinformation

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Six elected officials and a team of elections and communications professionals are coming together as one ahead of the 2022 November General Election in Maricopa County.  Today, Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates and Recorder Stephen Richer...

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Posted on: September 16, 2022

Maricopa County Receives $4.7 Million as First Payment from National Opioid Settlement

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Maricopa County has received its first payment as part of an historic settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The $4.7 million deposit is part of an estimated $80 million the County will receive from drugmakers and distributors over the nex...

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Posted on: September 15, 2022

MCACC partners with Best Friends Animal Society for National Adoption Weekend

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MCACC is Partnering with Best Friends Animal Society for their upcoming National Adoption Weekend to Help Combat the Growing Shelter Crisis in America

September 14, 2022 (Phoenix, AZ) –  Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC), ...

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Posted on: September 14, 2022

Board of Supervisors Has Appointed Citizen Panel to Review LD-19 House of Representatives’ Applicant

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As required by law, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a citizen panel to begin the process of filling the Arizona House of Representatives vacancy in Legislative District 19.

LD-19 covers part of the Southwest Valley.

The following peop...

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Posted on: September 12, 2022

It's All Hands on Deck at Animal Care and Control

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Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) is facing a shelter capacity crisis. As of this week, MCACC shelters are housing 855 animals in 755 kennels, which means some dogs have to share a space in one kennel, and in other cases we’re having to spli...

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Posted on: September 2, 2022

Maricopa County Boosts Emergency HVAC Repair Fund by $3.65 Million

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Fund Helps Eligible County Homeowners Replace or Repair HVAC SystemsVideo: HVAC Replaced for Low Income Senior 

Temperatures across the Valley remain above 100 degrees and many families do not have the funding to make needed repairs or even replac...

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Posted on: August 31, 2022

Board Votes No on Special Taxing District

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Supervisor Galvin Emphasizes a Whole Community Solution to Rio Verde Foothills Water Issue

The Board of Supervisors listened to the majority of residents in the Rio Verde Foothills in voting today not to create a special taxing district to manage water del...

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Posted on: August 15, 2022

Board of Supervisors Canvass Maricopa County Primary Election Results

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Today the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors canvassed the 2022 August Primary Election, certifying that the results are accurate and provided a full accounting of all the ballots cast in the election.

With more than 866,000 (35%) voters participating in...

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Posted on: August 8, 2022

$200M in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested– More to Come

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Year-end Report Illustrates County Support for Pandemic Recovery

Maricopa County has been the fastest-growing county in the nation for the past four years for a reason: a high quality of life. However, with the community facing record-high inflation on the...

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Posted on: July 29, 2022

$3.1 Million Investment by Maricopa County to Bring Affordable Housing to Phoenix Neighborhood

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $3.1 million in funding for the construction of two affordable housing projects on Broadway Road between 7th and Central Avenues in Phoenix. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and i...

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Posted on: July 5, 2022

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approves $23 Million for Bridge Housing Solution

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Funding Extends Housing, Meals, and Services Through June 30, 2024 

  • The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $23 million in funding for bridge housing
  • Maricopa County operates 250 bridge housing units across 4 converted hotel properties to...
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Posted on: June 30, 2022

New County Supervisorial District Boundaries Approved

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a new map adjusting the boundaries of the county’s five supervisorial districts to account for population and demographic changes over the past decade.  The Board’s approval today come...

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Posted on: June 20, 2022

Board of Supervisors Cuts Property Tax Rate, Works to Blunt Inflation in Final FY 2023 Budget

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Board commits to additional long-term community investments

Maricopa County supervisors are addressing the rising cost of goods and services head-on with a budget that cuts taxes and helps people pay their bills.  The Board approved a final fiscal...

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Posted on: June 13, 2022

Maricopa County Unveils Web Site to Help Residents “Fight the Bite”

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FightTheBiteMaricopa.org focuses on mosquito bite and disease prevention

Summer is here and so is mosquito season. With the launch of its new Fight the Bite campaign, Maricopa County is providing information about steps people can take to reduce mosquito p...

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Posted on: May 31, 2022

Public/Private Partnerships Develop New Pipeline of Skilled Labor for Construction Industry

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $1,390,449 in funding to provide career training opportunities for county residents, bolstering the pipeline of skilled labor for the construction industry and in-demand careers. 

The May 18 vote p...

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Posted on: May 31, 2022

$5 Million Investment Engages Property Owners, Expands Rental Options

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As part of a comprehensive suite of investments to address affordable housing needs, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $5 million program funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars that expands rental options for peopl...

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Posted on: May 24, 2022

Maricopa County Wins 43 National Achievement Awards

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Maricopa County is being recognized nationally for programs that help individuals and families navigate a world changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The nation’s fastest-growing county received 43 National Achievement Awards this year from the Nati...

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Posted on: May 19, 2022

Maricopa County, City of Phoenix Partner to Offer Heat Relief to People Experiencing Homelessness

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$4 Million in Funding Offers Heat Relief, Case Management Services May-Oct

  • Maricopa County Has Partnered With the City of Phoenix to Open a Day and Night Heat Relief Facility
  • Up to 200 People Can Be Served at the Location near 28th and Washington Streets
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Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Seekers Can Now Access Employment Services & Opportunities Through Maricopa Co. Library Branches

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  • The Maricopa County Human Services Department has partnered with the Maricopa County Library District to Expand Access to Workforce Development Services Across the County
  • Job Seekers Can Now Access Career Counseling and Employment Services via County Libra...
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Posted on: April 25, 2022

$10.7 Million in Affordable Housing Projects Approved by County Board of Supervisors

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Funding Adds 144 Housing Units for Seniors Exiting Homelessness

  • The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $10.7 million in funding for two affordable housing projects 
  • The funding adds 148 affordable housing units to the County for qualifie...
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Posted on: April 22, 2022

New Outreach Program Offers Services to People Experiencing Homelessness in Unincorporated Areas

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  • Maricopa County, in collaboration with Community Bridges, Inc. will offer a new outreach program
  • People experiencing homelessness will be connected to Navigators who match needs to services
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Posted on: April 11, 2022

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approves $17 Million in Affordable Housing Projects

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Funding Adds 610 Affordable Units to Valley’s Housing Stock

  • The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $17 million in funding for affordable housing projects
  • The funding will add more than 600 new units to the region’s affordable housing stock
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Posted on: April 8, 2022

Maricopa County, Surprise Partner to Build New Multigenerational Community Center

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The City of Surprise is making a major investment into the vitality and well-being of the West Valley with plans to build a multigenerational community resource center in partnership with Maricopa County.

On April 5, the Surprise City Council voted to appr...

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Posted on: June 22, 2020

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

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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...

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Posted on: June 4, 2020

Board of Supervisors to Vote on Final Budget on June 22

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Tax Rate Will Be Set in August 

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will vote on final approval of its FY 2021 budget during a public hearing on Monday, June 22.? The Board, which also governs the Flood Control, Library, and Stadium districts...

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Posted on: May 28, 2020

Building Permits Increase Despite COVID-19 Economic Fallout

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There’s not a lot of good economic news out there these days, but data from Maricopa County Planning and Development Department shows some encouraging signs for the nation’s fastest-growing county.? Building permit?submissions?are?up s...

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Posted on: May 22, 2020

Maricopa County Launches Text-Message Outreach to Positive COVID-19 Cases

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PHOENIX (May 22, 2020)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has now added text messaging to its toolbox to inform COVID-19-positive Maricopa County residents about what they need to do to take care of themselves and reduce the spr...

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Posted on: May 22, 2020

County Effort Provides Critical Services to Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Maricopa County and its partners are making new connections with those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, giving hundreds of people safer places to live while also planning ahead for the summer heat and long-term needs.

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Posted on: May 1, 2020

Local Manufacturer Donates Surgical Gowns to Maricopa County Unified Command

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Senator McSally, Chairman Hickman grateful for much-needed PPE

(May 1, 2020) – Today, the Maricopa County Unified Command Center received a donation of 2,500 surgical gowns from AmSafe Manufacturing. Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman an...

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Posted on: February 1, 2022

Maricopa County Steps Up Again To Assist Local Nonprofits

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Human services-centered nonprofit organizations across Maricopa County are getting a financial boost thanks to a new investment approved by the Board of Supervisors.  The Board approved nearly $14 million in grants to 82 nonprofits (listed below)...

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Posted on: January 20, 2022

Federal Funding Supports Maricopa County Seniors, Adults With Disabilities

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Seniors and adults with disabilities in Maricopa County will benefit from $10.6 million in funding that will support an increase in demand for services among seniors and adults with disabilities in the county.  

On Aug. 4, the Maricopa County Boar...

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Posted on: February 2, 2022

Maricopa County Lands an Additional $39 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance

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Renters in Maricopa County who are facing eviction due to non-payment of rent or utility shut-offs now have access to an additional $39 million in emergency rental assistance. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted on Jan. 26 to accept the $39 mil...

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Posted on: December 8, 2021

Board of Supervisors Approves $28 Million in Investments to Address Homelessness

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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $28 million in funding that will address housing insecurity for County residents. Of the $28 million in funding, $21 million will be allocated to add 352 new shelter beds to further expand the region’s cap...

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Posted on: August 16, 2021

Chairman Declares Local Emergency After Gila Bend Flooding

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At 9:33 a.m. on August 14th, 2021, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Jack Sellers, declared a Local Emergency for Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Ope...

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Posted on: August 31, 2021

New Maricopa County Dashboard Shows How American Rescue Plan Money Is Being Spent

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Members of the public have a new way to see how Maricopa County is using federal funds to bring services and stability to residents, families and businesses impacted by the pandemic. The Board of Supervisors approved spending priorities for $435 million i...

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Posted on: September 17, 2021

Board Reaches Agreement With Senate Over Subpoenas

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Tonight, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Arizona State Senate that keeps county routers and other sensitive materials out of the hands of the Senate’s contractor, Cyber Ninjas.  The agreement also...

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Posted on: November 17, 2021

Groundbreaking Marks Construction of Affordable Housing Collaboration

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City of Avondale, Maricopa County, and Non-profit Trellis Partner to Bring Affordable Homes Ready for Occupancy in Summer 2022Video: Comments from OfficialsPhotos

Avondale, Ariz. (Nov. 17, 2021) – Construction is now underway on a project that will bring n...

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Posted on: February 9, 2022

Maricopa County Awards $6 Million to Support Food Bank Operations

Maricopa County Lands an Additional 6M in Food Bank Assistance

Investments Strengthen Critical Food Bank Supply Chain that Benefits County Residents in Need 

View a video of food bank operations here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR7tFsuHpEE 

Phoenix, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2022)  – Food banks acr...

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