GOP candidates stepping forward for state races
The Republican slate of candidates for State Legislature to represent Maricopa is filling up less than six months shy of the August 2 primary...
Pinal Supervisors select Martinez to replace Roberts in LD-11
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors selected Teresa Martinez to replace Rep. Bret Roberts in Legislative District 11 Wednesday. Roberts, who is moving to South...
Councilman opposes HB 2536 over harm to city planning and residents’ input
OPINION
By Vincent Manfredi
As a councilmember, I am deeply concerned about the negative impacts HB 2536 (Kaiser) will have on our cities and towns. This...
Poll shows split on choice to succeed Price as mayor
The election to replace departing Mayor Christian Price is still more than two years away, but that doesn’t mean Maricopa residents are short on...
Poll: Small majority believes election will be issue-free in Pinal County
As Maricopa prepares to go to the polls Nov. 8, results of this week’s InMaricopa reader poll show slightly more than half of the...
Embattled Pinal supervisor denies changing parties
In ever-growing drama for Kevin Cavanaugh, the Pinal County District 1 supervisor claims he mistakenly changed his party affiliation early this month in a...
O’Halleran concedes to political newcomer Crane for U.S. House
Three-term Congressman Tom O'Halleran, who represents Maricopa in the U.S. House of Representatives, on Friday morning conceded defeat to Republican political neophyte Eli Crane...
Redistricting may change Congressional races
Maricopa will move into a new Congressional district next year if the preliminary redistricting map put forth by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission Thursday...
Roberts first recipient of key to city
The Maricopa City Council awarded the first-ever key to the city to resident and former state legislator Bret Roberts, who recently resigned his seat...
Process to replace Roberts beginning slowly
Rep. Bret Roberts’ resignation from his Legislative District 11 seat in the Arizona Legislature has kicked off the process of naming his replacement, which...
City Council approves reduction in property tax rates
The property tax rate for city taxpayers will fall for the third consecutive year, though many homeowners will pay more in taxes overall due...
MUSD to host override town hall
The Maricopa Unified School District will host a Just the Facts Town Hall Sept. 21 to share factual information and answer questions about the...
I need your help on Arizona’s HB2543 prioritizing rural transportation projects
As an Executive Board member of the Rural Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC), I want to discuss the progress of House Bill 2543, which is...
Council candidates on … jobs
The next four years will be pivotal in the growth and development of Maricopa.
This year’s City Council election and the winners’ leadership on several...
City council changes meeting time
Maricopa City Council has changed the start time of its regular meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of the month and shortened the...
Sheriff Lamb on Senate race: ‘Only candidate with boots-on-the-ground experience’
No matter where he’s stopped to campaign for Kyrsten Sinema’s U.S. Senate seat, Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb says there are four big issues...
The stars came out for Mayor Nancy Smith’s first State of the City address
It was a who's who of Maricopa at the reception that preceded Mayor Nancy Smith's first State of the City address on Oct. 19.
Captains...
O’Halleran votes for fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) this week voted to pass the Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act.
The bill gives the president and overseeing agencies more...
How Maricopa supports people, projects – and spending – amid dizzying growth
First in a series examining the city’s budget
Maricopa not only is among Arizona’s fastest-growing cities but also among the fastest-growing in the country. With...
O’Halleran votes to pass water bill with $40M for Pinal County
Congressman Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) voted Thursday to pass the Water Resources and Development Act with $40 million of funding for water and wastewater infrastructure...
Pastor: Kids deserve the best, MUSD override
By Rusty Akers
Lisa and I have been in the city of Maricopa since 2005. Both of our children grew up here and graduated from...
County supervisors will appoint Roberts’ successor
Republican precinct committeemen who live in LD11, and Pinal County will meet Oct. 17th at Robson Ranch in Eloy to choose a replacement for...
Teresa Martinez receives councilman’s endorsement for House
Editor:
It is my privilege and honor to endorse Teresa Martinez for election in the Arizona House of Representatives in 2022.
Teresa was appointed to serve...
O’Halleran opens up on issues facing Maricopa, country
The whole political structure in America “has gotten out hand,” according to U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran.
The Democrat-Republican divide in the U.S. Congress needs to...
O’Halleran calls for accountability, action on gas prices
House Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01) was among members of Congress last week calling for oil companies to lower gas prices instead of gouging consumers.
O'Halleran,...
BENCH STRENGTH: City Council appoints 3 new pro tempore judges
At the Feb. 21 City Council Meeting, the board unanimously approved the appointment of three new pro tempore judges to the Maricopa Municipal Court.
Tresa...
Candidates for District 16 seats in State Senate, House discuss priorities
Maricopans who are not voting early by mail will cast their votes for Arizona District 16 Senate and House candidates in the general election...
Manfredi: City Council proposing property tax reduction
By Vincent Manfredi
Taxes are too high.
I have made it a mission to mandate the lowering of property taxes for every taxpayer. As your councilmember...
Leach: Keep ‘Maricopa first’ Manfredi on city council
Vincent Manfredi has the insight and experience that makes him valuable to the City of Maricopa. I fully endorse him and believe the people...
Schurz, MEDA board say Price is right
The Maricopa Economic Development Alliance’s board of directors hired Maricopa Mayor Christian Price as its new president and CEO beginning July 1.
Board chairman John...