Council approves $150K contract for outside economic data analytics firm
For those concerned with the status of development around Maricopa, the city’s Economic Development department is taking efforts to the next level.
The Maricopa City...
Mayor proclaims Women’s History Month
Tuesday, Mayor Christian Price proclaimed March Women's History Month:
Women's History Month proclamation
Whereas, women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions...
City considers streamlining housing development process
As construction on residential housing ramps up in Maricopa, the city is considering ways to make the process easier for developers.
Last year the city...
County files response to Goldwater lawsuit to stop RTA tax
Pinal County and the Regional Transportation Authority filed a legal response Monday to an injunction request filed by the Goldwater Institute over a transportation...
Demolitions for overpass set next week
Demolition is scheduled next week on Heritage District buildings in the path of the coming overpass.
“Right now we are scheduled to begin demolition on...
Residents can help Maricopa design ‘new city center’
Maricopa is envisioning a new “city center,” and officials want resident feedback.
A design charrette and community workshop are set for March 15 from 4...
Maricopa teachers show solidarity with statewide movement to improve pay
Maricopa public school teachers joined a statewide movement Wednesday in protest of low teacher pay. “This is not an indictment of our local schools; it’s...
RTA lawsuit could impact city’s COMET budget
The Maricopa City Council approved an application for federal transit funds Feb. 6. But those funds are just part of the budget puzzle for...
How 2018 election ballot is shaping up
2018 ELECTION DATES
PRIMARY ELECTION
May 30 Deadline to return candidate packets for city council
July 30 Deadline to register to vote
Aug. 1 Early voting begins
Aug....
Data predicts huge enrollment growth ahead for MUSD
A report on enrollment growth from a Phoenix-based consulting firm prompted cautious optimism from school leaders Wednesday.
Rick Brammer and Don Graves with Applied Economics...
Overpass contractor has ‘plenty of time’ to start project
Construction trailers for the overpass are expected to be in place in Maricopa by the end of the week.
But that is not the beginning...
MUSD selects 6 superintendent candidates for interviews
A month ahead of naming its new superintendent, Maricopa Unified School District whittled down a list of prospective future leaders vying for the position.
Out...
Election season begins for JP Court
Maricopa/Stanfield Justice Court will play a part in the 2018 election. The court is currently in Precinct 8 but is being reconfigured to Precinct...
Getting to know Andre LaFond
Andre LaFond grew up in the Chicago suburbs and now works in investigations. He is currently running for constable of the Maricopa/Stanfield Justice Court.
Hometown: Aurora,...
Business owners grill city on business licenses
Last year, the city unveiled a new digital program designed to save residents time, money and paper when applying for various permits.
“The City of...
Workshop for city council candidates planned
Vice Mayor Peg Chapados invites all City Council candidates, or anyone interested in learning more about what serving on City Council involves, to a...
City Council OKs transit grant application while questioning efficiency
The Maricopa City Council approved an application for federal transit funds Tuesday.
The vote followed a presentation by the city’s transportation department and a public...
Black History Month has complex background in Maricopa
February is proclaimed Black History month annually in the city of Maricopa. It is a month of reflection and celebration, as well as an...
2018 Election Preview: A look ahead at a political year
It may be an “off-year” election, but a U.S. Senate race is already heating up, a Maricopan is making a bid for Congress, and...
City scrambles to fill Copper Sky funding loss
For the past 15 years, city councilmembers, city managers, planners and other administrators have emphasized different areas of growth and identity in an attempt...
No date set for overpass construction as ADOT plans demolitions
Though overpass construction is delayed, Arizona Department of Transportation intends to begin tearing down structures on properties it owns in the Heritage District in...
After court loss, anti-Apex group files campaign finance reports
An organization in opposition to the planned private motorsports complex, Apex, filed campaign finance reports with the City of Maricopa after being threatened with...
RTA pushes for implementation of half-cent sales tax
A joint-litigation attorney for Pinal County Regional Transportation Authority wrote a letter to the Department of Revenue on Wednesday asking when and how the...
Elected Officials – 2018
City of Maricopa
39700 W. Civic Center Plaza
520-568-9098
Maricopa-AZ.gov
Mayor
Christian Price
520-316-6821
[email protected]
City Council
Vice Mayor Peggy Chapados
520-316-3826
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Councilmember Marvin L. Brown
520-316-2020
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Councilmember Julia Gusse
520-568-9098
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Councilmember Vincent Manfredi
520-316-6823
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Councilmember Nancy Smith
520-316-6822
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Councilmember Henry Wade
520-316-6825
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Maricopa Unified...
‘Blight’ properties a step closer to demolition
Four properties in the Heritage District now have permits for demolition as part of the city’s anti-blight campaign.
Public Works received permits to demolish homes...
City Council candidates begin to line up
In the first week the paperwork was available, two incumbents and seven challengers have pulled election packets to run for three seats on Maricopa...
City using inmate labor for public works projects
Maricopa residents may have been noticing a few orange jumpsuits assisting with public works projects around the city in recent months.
As part of a...
City offers to trade penalty for ‘accurate’ financial disclosures from anti-Apex group
City officials are alleging a political action committee formed in opposition to a planned private motorsports complex in Maricopa violated Arizona campaign finance laws...
City adopts schedule for 2018 city council race
Anyone interested in running for city council in 2018 will have the opportunity to file with the city soon.
The Maricopa City Council voted Tuesday...
New school board president takes gavel, prepares for big decision
The gavel is in the hands of a new school board president this week. MUSD Governing Board to host community reception
Jan. 17 at 5:30...