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Official Maricopa County Website Adds Virtual Assistant
Maricopa County is providing an innovative new option for residents looking for reliable, 24/7 information about county programs and services.

Maricopa County Wins 78 National Achievement Awards for Service
For the third year in a row, the National Association of Counties has honored Maricopa County with more than 70 of its National Achievement Awards.

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Recorder Reach Settlement on Election Operations
Today, we are pleased to announce that mediated negotiations led by Judge Christopher Coury have resulted in an agreement between the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office governing how elections are administered.

Maricopa County Eviction Prevention Pilot Launches, Serves High-Risk Communities
Today, Maricopa County announced the launch of the Eviction Prevention Pilot Program.
Maricopa County Air Quality Department Launches 2026 Summer “Help Keep Ozone Away, Commit to One Day
The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) is kicking off its annual summer air quality awareness campaign, “Help Keep Ozone Away, Commit to One Day!”

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August Newsletter
On August 3, I had the pleasure of joining the Maricopa County Library District and the City of Litchfield Park to celebrate the opening of the new Litchfield Park Library.

Court-Ordered Mental Health Treatment Access Expanded; Virtual Court Options Available
Maricopa County announced Connections Health Solutions to once again be a provider of court-ordered mental health evaluations and treatment later this summer.

Board of Supervisors Approves Final FY 2027 Budget
County limits new spending, safeguards against economic headwinds