Opinion

I actually really enjoy weddings. It's pretty amazing to be so important to people on the biggest day of their lives.

Put to the litmus test of responsible, effective, efficient and accountable organizations, Maricopa is failing. "Who's in charge?" is the all too frequent query of our dedicated police and firefighters, as well as those of us in the community with visions for the future of our city but no one place to direct our voices.

In the spirit of cooperation and our commitment to the people of Maricopa, the superintendent and the Maricopa school board have recently adjusted our policy to make our playfields more readily available.

Recently the press has been on a whirlwind with the "men bashing" because of all the wrongs of celebrity men's indiscretions. It is time that we acknowledge a few good men. 

I wanted to take this opportunity to express to you, a bit more about me, who I am and the values I carry with me each moment of every day.

 

Baby wearing, or the act of placing a child in a carrier on one's body, is not a new invention. It has been around as long as humans have had babies. It is present in all parts of history, in all cultures, in all socioeconomic strata.

Hug a librarian, clerk, page and/or aide when you see them during National Library Week, April 11-17.  

To me, it sounds like no matter how much we kick and scream about this and how bad the economy is hurting, each and every American family will get some rate increase shoved down our collective throats.  

No, not a runway model, although she is lovely. My sister, Mary Attebery, is someone everyone in Maricopa should model. I am so proud of her!

The best strategy for tax planning is staying informed on changes to the tax law.

The answer is Canadians count, too, fill the census form out and send it in!

Wow. What an emotional time for hundreds of our neighbors who are Maricopa Unified School District employees, and thousands more who are parents and students.

The names of those that died for us, for our communities, are commemorated in stone and metal in front of the Pinal County Sheriff's Department on Jason Lopez Circle in Florence, Arizona. 

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit has been the focus of recent change and reform.

This was a fun-filled weekend for many Maricopa kids and their families, and it was all made possible by various volunteers. 

Pinal County Supervisor and Board Chairman David Snider participated in the National Association of Counties' (NACo) 2010 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. His mission was to help ensure that the voice of the nation's counties is heard by Congress and the Obama Administration.

The number of new books at the Maricopa Public Library necessitated a second essay. So, without further delay, let's get started with the rest of the new books:

I wanted to take this opportunity to express my thanks, and gratitude, to the nearly one-thousand Maricopa voters that gave me their support during the recent primary election.

In recent weeks several noted authors have died. Still, the passion for the written word persists without hesitation.

What is Hydrogen Sulfide? Is your child being exposed to dangerous levels? 

 

Candidates with previous military experience, who are running for city council, include Julia Romero-Gusse, Alan Marchione and Rosalin Sanhadja (Bridger Kimball chose not to be included). Leon Potter is a candidate for the mayoral spot.

I offer responses to those questions that time did not allow me to answer during my live chat on Feb. 18.

Vice Mayor Brent Murphree fielded questions from residents on Feb. 26 as part of InMaricopa.com's continuing series of 'live chats' with the candidates. The following additional questions were received after the time allotment for the live chat ended.  

Julia Romero Gusse fielded questions from residents on Feb. 23 as part of InMaricopa.com's continuing series of 'live chats' with the candidates. The following additional questions were received after the time allotment for the live chat ended.

I am running for mayor because I want to ensure what goes on behind the scenes happens as though the public were in the room, too.

Mayor Anthony Smith fielded questions from residents on Feb. 16 as part of InMaricopa.com's continuing series of 'live chats' with the candidates. The following additional questions were received after the time allotment for the live chat ended.

Our Pinal County Regional DUI Task Force was created in March 2009, and in less than one year we achieved top tier ranking of third place out of all 16 DUI task forces in Arizona.

Something about the beginning of each year makes us want to create new plans. And by this time, we are often discouraged, having fallen off the resolution wagon again this year. Here are some hints for following through with changes and intentions.