Jordan joins MUSD board touting financial literacy
The newest member of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board has been surrounded by teachers all his life.
Jim Jordan’s parents were both teachers,...
There’s an early ballot drop box at City Hall
If you plan to vote early, you can go to city hall.
Early ballot drop boxes will be at the municipal building as well as...
Local leaders: County ignoring input on supervisor districts
Several Maricopa city leaders say the Pinal County Supervisors are ignoring input from city leaders and citizens on the boundaries of the county’s new...
MUSD governing board candidates likely avoid election
Barring any 11th-hour developments, the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board is set for the next two years – without an election.
The board will...
Maricopa gets 19 applicants for vacant City Council seat
The list of candidates to fill the two remaining years of newly selected Mayor Nancy Smith’s City Council term has been made public, and...
Maricopans have their say in federal races
Pinal County still has 27,000 early ballots to count, with at least one update expected Saturday and a goal of finishing Monday. Provisional ballots,...
Early primary ballots must be submitted by 7 p.m. Tuesday
In the aftermath of the Pinal County ballot problem, Maricopa voters should by now have received their updated municipal ballots with City Council candidates.
The...
Opinion: Vitiello’s claims short on facts
By Anthony Smith
In my previous campaigns, I’ve focused on positive messages and sharing my detailed plans for the future. Unfortunately, some candidates focus on...
Meet the candidate: Nancy Smith
Six people are running for three seats on Maricopa City Council – Linette Caroselli, Julia Gusse, Andre LaFond, Amber Liermann, Bob Marsh and Nancy...
Roberts: Vote for Liermann for City Council
By Rep. Bret Roberts
Longtime resident Amber Liermann is committed to our community.
Her pragmatic insight into our city’s needs and willingness to examine issues sets...
Letter: Vote no on Props 416, 417
By Alan Marchione
Dear Fellow Voters,
Surely by now, you’ve noticed the numerous signs in support of Props 416 and 417 littering our intersections. Once again,...
Vitiello: I believe in transparent, open and honest government
By Rich Vitiello
Since this will probably be my last campaign editorial before election day, please let me remind you of some of the differences...
Crane says experience as Navy SEAL prepared him to be Maricopa’s congressman
While in the desert of Iraq as a U.S. Navy SEAL, becoming a politician and running for office was the furthest thing from Eli...
Town Hall sheds light on candidates, campaigning, critics
InMaricopa hosted its Town Hall for city council candidates July 9. The Facebook Live event generated lively and passionate responses from the audience and...
Letter: Kimball a big supporter of small business owners
By Randi Kremer
Having a very innate ability to run a small business, compiled with the "drive" to have my own store, brought me to...
200-unit housing complex gets P&Z nod but sparks vexation
One planned project brought out frustrations entailed in the City of Maricopa’s General Plan and how traffic flow is designed.
Though the Planning & Zoning...
Getting to know Ted Gremmel
Ted Gremmel is a Republican candidate for Pinal County Treasurer who has worked for the sheriff’s office and the county attorney’s office. He is...
Cruz to challenge Wolf for county assessor
Maricopa resident Michael "Mike" Cruz has officially announced his candidacy for the August primary election for Pinal County assessor.
Cruz was born and raised in...
Morrison, LaFond debate at constable Town Hall
What does a constable do and why is it an elected office? Republican Glenn Morrison and Democrat Andre LaFond, candidates for constable in the...
WHAT’S ON THE BALLOT: 5 propositions in Tuesday’s Arizona election
Arizonans are deciding the fate of five statewide propositions in Tuesday’s election. They cover state pensions, taxes on services, renewable energy, school choice and...
Meet the Candidates: Why these 6 are running for City Council
Six people are running for three available seats on Maricopa City Council this year. The candidates have answered several questions from InMaricopa. Today, we...
2 elected to council, 3rd seat up in the air
The woman who felt fortunate and blessed to be vice mayor during COVID-19 was the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s city council election.
Nancy Smith and...
Update: Early ballots give Vitiello lead in city council race
With early ballots counted and eight precincts reporting out of 11, Rich Vitiello and incumbents Henry Wade and Vincent Manfredi lead the eight-person field...
Biggs to run for state house in LD 16
An Apache Junction city council member is resigning his seat to run for a spot in the Arizona Legislature in the newly reconfigured District...
Potter: School override can be economic driver
By Leon Potter
A few years ago I spoke about the three "E's" going hand in hand; education, employment, economic development. Resources, financial and otherwise,...
Frank: Flood solutions should put residents first
By Dan Frank
Floodplains are a priority concern for the City of Maricopa because they impact economic development and public safety. You don’t have to...
Jeff McClure: I’m a supervisor candidate with a broader view
By Jeff McClure
Nancy Smith and I did have a conversation about Propositions 416 and 417, and I did vote No on 417, but she...
Write-in Sarappo drops out of race to keep job
By Ethan McSweeney
“The city has always had those rules in place,“but it’s rare that it actually comes up.” -- Mayor Christian Price
Chris Sarappo, a...
Brown: LaFond will make a difference on City Council
By Marvin L. Brown
It’s always just one person who makes the differences…
I have never understood the mentality of the people who shrug and say,...
Letter: Candidates’ financial responsibility is crucial
By Steve Gillingham
Having a background in the financial industry, a candidate’s financial record-keeping is one of the items I consider when choosing a candidate....