City of Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin is asking for all local pastors or their representatives to join him at 9 a.m., Friday, Sept. 2, at City Hall for the inaugural Ministers in Action meeting. Representatives from all religious denominations are invited to attend.
The purpose of this meeting is to share thoughts and ideas on how to better serve Maricopa.
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