Opinion

On Nov. 3, 1,458 Maricopans went to the polls specifically to vote against allowing our public schools to retain their right to exceed their maintenance and operations budget by up to 10 percent annually. They soundly won as only 510 voted for the measure.

"The minority controls the majority:" In America, this is a sad, pathetic truth. But it does not have to be this way. We can change this.

I write this letter to set the record straight on a few points.

So here we are at the end of another year full of accomplishments, disappointments, losses, gains, births, deaths, hopes and fears. In short, a year much like others but leavened with an economic recession unlike any in recent memory.

Capitalism and hard work will solve our problems if government will get out of the way of our citizens.

(This is a continuing series in which educators at Legacy Traditional School answer reader's questions about various educational topics.)

"The number of people here is probably in the top three turnouts we've ever seen for a public forum." That was part of the opening statement given by ACC Chairman Kristin Mayes at Tuesday's ACC Town Hall on the Global Water rate increase.

Shakespeare's words, "all the world's a stage," were merely observing that each of us is an actor within our own story.

No, you're not drowning in your water bill, but if Global Water's argument to the ACC on a proposed rate increase is convincing enough, due to the lack of a counter-argument, you may find yourself with yet another financial burden that will certainly make staying financially "afloat" a whole lot tougher.

On behalf of my family, we want to wish everyone in Maricopa a "Happy Holiday Season!"

We are all ready and waiting to photograph our children when they finally escape from that shin-kicking huddle and make a break for the goal. But when that blessed moment finally comes, do you have what it takes to capture that moment successfully?

Officer Ward hopes this message will help create awareness of the dangers and consequences of underage drinking.

It is time for us to step out of our comfort zone and step into the world of our students and to find methods to teach them in ways they learn best.

The Maricopa Public Library has some great new books this month. The featured titles are an eclectic mix of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults.

With this in mind, I would like to respond to several misconceptions or inaccuracies, which have played out in the local media.

This Veterans Day I hope we all take a moment to reflect on those who have served our country and provided us with the peace and security that we have today.

Dr. Dustin Coles provides information here on the role of an orthodontist.

As both nighttime and daytime temperatures moderate, and the true signs of the arrival of fall and winter can be seen as license plates driving our streets change colors, it's time to reflect on those things for which we're thankful.

Marty Hermanson, chairman of the Pinal County Republican Party, states that elected officials are playing games with the taxpayers' money. Let's set the record straight.

During Founders Day 2009, Maricopa resident Jim Burgess collected more than 1,000 signatures protesting Electrical District No. 3 power rates. (Click here for link...

My personal call to duty has now geared me to pursue a seat for the Maricopa City Council.

First, thank you all for reading then taking your time posting comments, questions, concerns, and your opinions in response to the article I wrote titled "34,000 Reasons Why I'm Running for a Maricopa City Council Seat."

Whether it's local business, families or seniors on a fixed income, we're all stretching our dollar.

In response to the InMaricopa.com article, Police officials address misconduct allegations , written by Michael K. Rich on Oct. 16, 2009, COMPA would like to provide some important points of clarification.

Today, however, technology is so prevalent in our lives that it is virtually invisible...especially to our kids.

A simple smile can change someone's day.

Every citizen of this fine city deserves the chance for a higher quality of life, all 34,000 of us.

Marty Hermanson, Chairman of the Pinal County Republican Party, states that elected officials in Pinal County are playing games with taxpayers' money.

It's well known that it's good for your waistline, but did you know that exercise can also lower your overall risk for developing cancer?

Replacing missing teeth is important to your general health and to the health of your other teeth.