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Board Begins County Manager Recruitment

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is looking for a strong leader and dedicated public servant to lead the nation’s fourth largest and fastest-growing county. Today marks the start of a nationwide recruitment to find a successor to County ...

$1.29 Million in Funding Expands Career and Technical Education for Mesa Public Schools

Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools.

Maricopa County Supervisors approved $1.29 million in funding to help provide career and technical educational opportunities to high school students in Mesa Public Schools. The approval comes a week before the start of CTE Month^®, an observation h...

$6.4 Million in Funding to Maricopa Community Colleges Advances Careers

Maricopa County residents have another avenue to access training and employment programs – the Maricopa County Community College District.

Maricopa County residents have another avenue to access training and employment programs – the Maricopa County Community College District.

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $6.4 million in funding this week to provide ca...

Maricopa County Seeking Employees for Hundreds of Jobs Across 50 Departments

Maricopa County will host the 2023 Career Fair & Community Expo 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Feb. 15 at Chase Field in Phoenix. Event entrance and parking are free.

Hiring managers from 50 County departments will be on-hand to meet and conduct on-...

New County Partnership to Expand Behavioral Health Services

Maricopa County is investing $2.56 million into a new pilot program to expand behavioral health services. This pilot program will make Connections Health Solutions the second provider of Court-ordered evaluations in the County. Court ordered evaluations a...

Board Seeks Applicants for Agua Fria Justice Precinct Constable

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors seeks applicants for appointment to the position of Agua Fria Justice Precinct Constable.  Constable Doug Clark has retired and thus resigned the position as of December 31, 2022.

Constables execute, serve,...

New Year, New Look for Nation’s Fastest-Growing County

Multi-Year Project Unifies Maricopa County Departments Under One Identity

Maricopa County is starting the new year with a new look to help residents make the connection to all the programs and services available through their county government.

“What we fou...

Clint Hickman Elected Chairman of Maricopa County Board of Supervisors

Hickman focused on economic security, challenges of growth

Clint Hickman is taking the gavel again in Maricopa County.  The longest current-serving member of the Board of Supervisors was elected Chairman by his colleagues today, his third time in ...

Great news - Project GO was so successful, it’s back!

As a community shelter, it’s an enormous responsibility to serve the more than 4.5 million residents of Maricopa County. So MCACC is grateful for innovative and collaborative partners like Community Canine Project and Two Pups Wellness Fund! The...

Public Health Alerts Public to Rise in COVID-19, Flu and RSV Cases

Public Health Alerts Public to Rise in COVID-19, Flu and RSV Cases

Residents are encouraged to get vaccinated and stay home if sick

PHOENIX (December 9, 2022)— According to Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH), cases of COVID-19, influenza (f...

Board of Supervisors Certifies Maricopa County Election Results

Today the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors canvassed the 2022 General Election, certifying the election results are accurate and providing a full accounting of all the ballots cast in the election.

More than 1.56 million voters (64.2%) cast a ballot in...

$12 Million in Funding Expands Apprenticeship Program During National Apprenticeship Week

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approved Program to Bolster Skilled Workforce

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $12 million in funding to provide apprenticeship opportunities for county residents, bolstering the pipeline of skilled workers in a variety of career fields. The program is estimated to support a total of...

Domestic Violence Survivors Benefit from $15 Million Investment

Domestic violence, in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and financial control and abuse, affects the family and the community- sometimes with consequences spanning generations.

Video: Domestic Violence Survivor Story

Domestic violence, in the form of physical, sexual, emotional, and financial control and abuse, affects the family and the community- sometimes with consequences spanning generations. According to the Arizon...

Maricopa County Provides More Than $9 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance to Local Cities

Residents facing eviction in Glendale and Mesa can once again apply for financial assistance for rent and utilities thanks to a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors.

Cities of Glendale and Mesa Receive Funding to Prevent Evictions, Utility Shutoffs

Residents facing eviction in Glendale and Mesa can once again apply for financial assistance for rent and utilities thanks to a vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervis...

Board of Supervisors Votes Unanimously to Invest $34.6 Million for Reliable Internet Access

Maricopa County is partnering with ASU Enterprise Technology, Sun Corridor Network, and Digital Equity Institute to advance broadband internet across the region, especially to communities in need. According to Arizona State University, 70 percent of Arizo...

Voter Registration Deadline is Tuesday

The voter registration deadline is rapidly approaching, and eligible Maricopa County residents have until midnight on Tuesday, October 11 to register to vote in the November General Election.

“This office is dedicated to making sure elections are open to e...

Board of Supervisors Approves New Small Business Advocacy Program

Maricopa County spends more than $750 million annually on goods, services, and construction in support of county residents.   More than 95% of Arizona’s businesses have fewer than 100 employees. These small businesses are the backbone o...

Clint Hickman Statement on Election Threat Arrest

On October 6, 2022, the U.S. Justice Department announced the arrest of an Iowa man who threatened to hang Maricopa County Supervisor Clint Hickman.  Supervisor Hickman released the following statement in response:

"I remember exactly where I...

Maricopa County Forms Elections Command Center to Share Info with Voters, Combat Disinformation

Six elected officials and a team of elections and communications professionals are coming together as one ahead of the 2022 November General Election in Maricopa County.  Today, Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates and Recorder Stephen Richer...

Board Appoints New District 19 Legislator

Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Devin Del Palacio to fill the Arizona House of Representatives vacancy in Legislative District 19. 

LD-19 covers part of the Southwest Valley, primarily in Superv...

Maricopa County Receives $4.7 Million as First Payment from National Opioid Settlement

Maricopa County has received its first payment as part of an historic settlement with opioid manufacturers and distributors. The $4.7 million deposit is part of an estimated $80 million the County will receive from drugmakers and distributors over the nex...

MCACC partners with Best Friends Animal Society for National Adoption Weekend

MCACC is Partnering with Best Friends Animal Society for their upcoming National Adoption Weekend to Help Combat the Growing Shelter Crisis in America

September 14, 2022 (Phoenix, AZ) –  Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC), ...

Board of Supervisors Has Appointed Citizen Panel to Review LD-19 House of Representatives’ Applicant

As required by law, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a citizen panel to begin the process of filling the Arizona House of Representatives vacancy in Legislative District 19.

LD-19 covers part of the Southwest Valley.

The following peop...

It's All Hands on Deck at Animal Care and Control

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) is facing a shelter capacity crisis. As of this week, MCACC shelters are housing 855 animals in 755 kennels, which means some dogs have to share a space in one kennel, and in other cases we’re having to spli...

Board of Supervisors Accepting Applications for LD-19 House Vacancy

On Wednesday, September 14^th, 2022, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will appoint a citizen panel to begin the process of filling the Arizona House vacancy in Legislative District 19. LD-19 covers part of the Southwest Valley. 

Democrat Re...

Rio Verde Foothills Water Statement

The Rio Verde Foothills is a beautiful community in the northeastern part of District 2. The residents are passionate and fiercely protective of their lifestyle; dirt roads, horses and notions of limited government are common themes. A main component of t...

Maricopa County Boosts Emergency HVAC Repair Fund by $3.65 Million

Fund Helps Eligible County Homeowners Replace or Repair HVAC SystemsVideo: HVAC Replaced for Low Income Senior 

Temperatures across the Valley remain above 100 degrees and many families do not have the funding to make needed repairs or even replac...

Board Votes No on Special Taxing District

Supervisor Galvin Emphasizes a Whole Community Solution to Rio Verde Foothills Water Issue

The Board of Supervisors listened to the majority of residents in the Rio Verde Foothills in voting today not to create a special taxing district to manage water del...

Board of Supervisors Canvass Maricopa County Primary Election Results

Today the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors canvassed the 2022 August Primary Election, certifying that the results are accurate and provided a full accounting of all the ballots cast in the election.

With more than 866,000 (35%) voters participating in...

$200M in American Rescue Plan Funds Invested– More to Come

Year-end Report Illustrates County Support for Pandemic Recovery

Maricopa County has been the fastest-growing county in the nation for the past four years for a reason: a high quality of life. However, with the community facing record-high inflation on the...

$3.1 Million Investment by Maricopa County to Bring Affordable Housing to Phoenix Neighborhood

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $3.1 million in funding for the construction of two affordable housing projects on Broadway Road between 7^th and Central Avenues in Phoenix. The funding comes from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and i...

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approves $23 Million for Bridge Housing Solution

Funding Extends Housing, Meals, and Services Through June 30, 2024 

• The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $23 million in funding for bridge housing
• Maricopa County operates 250 bridge housing units across 4 converted hotel properties to...

New County Supervisorial District Boundaries Approved

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 to approve a new map adjusting the boundaries of the county’s five supervisorial districts to account for population and demographic changes over the past decade.  The Board’s approval today come...

Board of Supervisors Cuts Property Tax Rate, Works to Blunt Inflation in Final FY 2023 Budget

Board commits to additional long-term community investments

Maricopa County supervisors are addressing the rising cost of goods and services head-on with a budget that cuts taxes and helps people pay their bills.  The Board approved a final fiscal...

Maricopa County Invests $24.3 Million MORE in Infrastructure for Federally Qualified Health Centers

New Funding Brings Total Investment to More Than $45 Million

Maricopa County, in partnership with the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (AACHC), has awarded an additional $24.3 million to community health centers (CHCs) to improve infrastructur...

Maricopa County Selects New Location for Workforce, Head Start Offices to Better Serve Community

Job seekers and families seeking Head Start and career services in Mesa and the surrounding community will have more convenient access. Maricopa County held a grand opening ceremony for its new Human Services Division East valley Center located at 1001 W....

Maricopa County Unveils Web Site to Help Residents “Fight the Bite”

FightTheBiteMaricopa.org focuses on mosquito bite and disease prevention

Summer is here and so is mosquito season. With the launch of its new Fight the Bite campaign, Maricopa County is providing information about steps people can take to reduce mosquito p...

Public/Private Partnerships Develop New Pipeline of Skilled Labor for Construction Industry

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $1,390,449 in funding to provide career training opportunities for county residents, bolstering the pipeline of skilled labor for the construction industry and in-demand careers. 

The May 18 vote p...

$5 Million Investment Engages Property Owners, Expands Rental Options

As part of a comprehensive suite of investments to address affordable housing needs, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved a $5 million program funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars that expands rental options for peopl...

Maricopa County Wins 43 National Achievement Awards

Maricopa County is being recognized nationally for programs that help individuals and families navigate a world changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.  The nation’s fastest-growing county received 43 National Achievement Awards this year from the Nati...

Valley to See $65 Million in Affordable Housing Projects

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an additional $35 million in funding for the development of affordable housing units across the region and to facilitate homeownership through down payment assistance programs. This latest round of funding...

Board Seeks Applicants for Moon Valley Justice Precinct Constable

Phoenix – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors seeks applicants for appointment to the position of Moon Valley Justice Precinct Constable.  Constable Carl Seel resigned the position as of May 4th, 2022.

Constables execute, serve, and...

Maricopa County, City of Phoenix Partner to Offer Heat Relief to People Experiencing Homelessness

$4 Million in Funding Offers Heat Relief, Case Management Services May-Oct

• Maricopa County Has Partnered With the City of Phoenix to Open a Day and Night Heat Relief Facility
• Up to 200 People Can Be Served at the Location near 28^th and Washington Streets
• Ser...

Maricopa County Invests $21M to Improve Access to Health Care

Funding Will Support Development of New and Renovated Community Health Centers 

PHOENIX - (April 26, 2022) - In partnership with the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers (AACHC), Maricopa County has awarded $21.4 million to five local com...

Board of Supervisors Cuts Property Tax Rate, Works to Blunt Inflation in Tentative FY 2023 Budget

Board commits to additional long-term community investments

Maricopa County supervisors are addressing the rising cost of goods and services head-on with a budget that cuts taxes and helps people pay their bills.  The Board approved a tentative FY...

Job Seekers Can Now Access Employment Services & Opportunities Through Maricopa Co. Library Branches

• The Maricopa County Human Services Department has partnered with the Maricopa County Library District to Expand Access to Workforce Development Services Across the County
• Job Seekers Can Now Access Career Counseling and Employment Services via County Libra...

Board Joins Recorder in Response to Attorney General’s Interim Election Report

Maricopa County leaders are correcting the record about the 2020 election yet again.  This time, it was the state’s top prosecutor who needed a fact check.  

The Board of Supervisors voted today to join Recorder Stephen Richer in sending ...

Maricopa County Officials Approve 2022 Elections Plan

Maricopa County is expanding voting access for the 2022 Primary and General Elections, while continuing to focus on security and transparency.

The plan — developed under the leadership of Scott Jarrett and Rey Valenzuela, co-directors of the Elec...

$10.7 Million in Affordable Housing Projects Approved by County Board of Supervisors

Funding Adds 144 Housing Units for Seniors Exiting Homelessness

• The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $10.7 million in funding for two affordable housing projects 
• The funding adds 148 affordable housing units to the County for qualifie...

New Outreach Program Offers Services to People Experiencing Homelessness in Unincorporated Areas

• Maricopa County, in collaboration with Community Bridges, Inc. will offer a new outreach program
• People experiencing homelessness will be connected to Navigators who match needs to services
• Services are available 7 days a week to connect the individuals to ...

Board of Supervisors Appoints Rachel Mitchell as County Attorney

In a unanimous vote today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed longtime county prosecutor Rachel Mitchell as County Attorney.

“Rachel Mitchell is a distinguished and experienced prosecutor with deep knowledge of the County Attorney’s Office—...

Regional Partnership Provides $200 Million in Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance

• Maricopa County, Town of Gilbert, Cities of Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler, and Mesa Collaborate 
• Jurisdictions Meet Weekly to Share ‘Best Practices’ to Ensure All Entities Benefit from Knowledge 
• Financial and Free Legal Assistance is Still ...

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Approves $17 Million in Affordable Housing Projects

Funding Adds 610 Affordable Units to Valley’s Housing Stock

• The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $17 million in funding for affordable housing projects
• The funding will add more than 600 new units to the region’s affordable housing stock
• A hotel...

Joint Statement From Chairman Bill Gates and Recorder Stephen Richer

The Attorney General's interim report about the 2020 election in Maricopa County includes no new evidence, nothing that would have changed the results, and nothing that should lead people to question the overall health of our electoral system.

We've spent ...

Maricopa County, Surprise Partner to Build New Multigenerational Community Center

The City of Surprise is making a major investment into the vitality and well-being of the West Valley with plans to build a multigenerational community resource center in partnership with Maricopa County.

On April 5, the Surprise City Council voted to appr...

Maricopa County Chairman Ends Emergency Declaration

PHOENIX – For the past two years the Maricopa County Supervisors have prepared, evaluated, and taken action to protect county residents from COVID-19 following the advice of medical experts doing their best to understand a novel coronavirus. &am...

Statement on Special Master Report

Special Master John Shadegg's report confirms what our election professionals have said for months: the 2020 General Election was secure and the County's election system works.

Three independent technology experts, including one recommended by the Senate, ...

Board Accepts Resignation of County Attorney Allister Adel

The Board of Supervisors accepted the resignation of County Attorney Allister Adel today just hours after she submitted her letter.  The resignation is effective Friday, March 25.

In an emergency public meeting this afternoon, Board members also c...

Board Appoints Kyrene Constable

Today the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed a new constable for the Kyrene Justice Precinct. Bridget Bellavigna was selected from a qualified pool of applicants for the position that was vacated by Ben Halloran December 31^st, 2021.

Bellavigna ...

Board Meetings Re-Open to Public; Virtual Participation Still Offered

Maricopa County residents wanting to participate in formal board meetings will now have more options than ever to do so.  Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates announced today that the public will be able to attend board meetings in person for...

$14.5 Million in Funding Awarded to Support Maricopa County Job Seeker Initiatives

Investments Enhance Opportunities for Individuals to Join and Advance in Local Workforce

Phoenix, Ariz. (Mar. 7, 2022)  – Job seekers in Maricopa County will benefit from more than $14.5 million in investments in job training, education, ...

Chairman Gates Participates In “Defending American Democracy” Panel

Attacks on democratic institutions and election officials are the biggest threat facing our country today, according to Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates. 

“When people attempt to undermine a democratic election, it puts at ...

Maricopa County Forensic Anthropologist Lands National Leadership Role

Maricopa County Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Laura Fulginiti will be sworn in as the the new President of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences at their annual conference this February. During Dr. Fulginiti’s 30-year career with the Maricopa County Off...

Maricopa County Expands Parental Leave for Employees

Maricopa County is now one of the largest employers in Arizona’s government sector offering paid parental leave.  The Board of Supervisors authorized the policy change today as it continues to support the people who work at the County as well as ...

Statement on MCAO Division Chiefs' Letter

"My office is taking seriously the letter we received from five division chiefs at the Maricopa County Attorney's Office regarding County Attorney Adel. 

State law generally holds county elected officers accountable to voters, not to...

Maricopa County Awards $6 Million to Support Food Bank Operations

Investments Strengthen Critical Food Bank Supply Chain that Benefits County Residents in Need 

View a video of food bank operations here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR7tFsuHpEE 

Phoenix, Ariz. (Feb. 8, 2022)  – Food banks acr...

Rio Verde Water Talks Progress; Galvin Meets With Residents

Maricopa County Supervisor Thomas Galvin held back-to-back community meetings in Rio Verde Foothills today to listen to residents’ concerns and ideas for a long-term sustainable water solution in the area.

“I told people today that find...

Maricopa County Lands an Additional $39 Million in Emergency Rental Assistance

Renters in Maricopa County who are facing eviction due to non-payment of rent or utility shut-offs now have access to an additional $39 million in emergency rental assistance. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted on Jan. 26 to accept the $39 mil...

Maricopa County Steps Up Again To Assist Local Nonprofits

Human services-centered nonprofit organizations across Maricopa County are getting a financial boost thanks to a new investment approved by the Board of Supervisors.  The Board approved nearly $14 million in grants to 82 nonprofits (listed below)...

Federal Funding Supports Maricopa County Seniors, Adults With Disabilities

Seniors and adults with disabilities in Maricopa County will benefit from $10.6 million in funding that will support an increase in demand for services among seniors and adults with disabilities in the county.  

On Aug. 4, the Maricopa County Boar...

Board of Supervisors Approves $28 Million in Investments to Address Homelessness

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $28 million in funding that will address housing insecurity for County residents. Of the $28 million in funding, $21 million will be allocated to add 352 new shelter beds to further expand the region’s cap...

Groundbreaking Marks Construction of Affordable Housing Collaboration

City of Avondale, Maricopa County, and Non-profit Trellis Partner to Bring Affordable Homes Ready for Occupancy in Summer 2022Video: Comments from OfficialsPhotos

Avondale, Ariz. (Nov. 17, 2021) – Construction is now underway on a project that will bring n...

Board Reaches Agreement With Senate Over Subpoenas

Tonight, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement with the Arizona State Senate that keeps county routers and other sensitive materials out of the hands of the Senate’s contractor, Cyber Ninjas.  The agreement also...

New Maricopa County Dashboard Shows How American Rescue Plan Money Is Being Spent

Members of the public have a new way to see how Maricopa County is using federal funds to bring services and stability to residents, families and businesses impacted by the pandemic. The Board of Supervisors approved spending priorities for $435 million i...

Chairman Declares Local Emergency After Gila Bend Flooding

At 9:33 a.m. on August 14th, 2021, Chairman of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, Jack Sellers, declared a Local Emergency for Maricopa County. The Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management has activated the Emergency Ope...

Board of Supervisors Appoints Citizen Panel to Review LD-30 Senate Applicants

As required by law, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a citizen panel to begin the process of filling the Arizona Senate vacancy in Legislative District 30.

The following people were chosen to sit on the panel:

• Daniel Valenzuela (Chair)...

Maricopa County Elected Leaders Call for End to Senate/Cyber Ninja Election Audit

READ THE COUNTY’S LETTER TO SENATOR FANN

READ THE TECHNICAL DOCUMENT REFUTING FALSE CLAIMS

At a special public meeting today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a written response to allegations made by Arizona Senate President Ka...

Volunteers Give 94,360 Hours to Assist During Pandemic

_{Maricopa County Medical Reserve Corps COVID-19 Efforts Valued at $2.9M}

Since December 2020, volunteers in Maricopa County’s Medical Reserve Corps have donated 94,360 hours of their time to assist in the effort to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. These hou...

Board, County Attorneys Get National Honor for Elections Work

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and the County Attorney's Office are getting national recognition for their role in overseeing and ensuring free and fair elections in 2020.

At today’s board meeting, the National Associ...

Board of Supervisors Approves Final FY 2021 Budget Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Operating budgets cut by 2%; tax rate unchanged  

Maricopa County is putting hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds to immediate use helping people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic while also pulling back on discretionary spending unrel...

Public Health Advises Residents on How to Slow the Spread of COVID-19

Maricopa County Public Health Reminds Residents That They Have a Role to Play in Slowing the Spread of COVID-19 

Strongly recommends that all residents wear masks in public settings 

 PHOENIX (June 10, 2...

Board of Supervisors to Vote on Final Budget on June 22

Tax Rate Will Be Set in August 

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will vote on final approval of its FY 2021 budget during a public hearing on Monday, June 22.? The Board, which also governs the Flood Control, Library, and Stadium districts...

Correctional Health Services and MCSO Respond to a Rise in COVID-19 Cases in County Jails

Phoenix - Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) are tracking and responding to a rise in COVID-19 cases inside jail facilities.

Since May 30^th, confirmed cases rose from six to 30.  This represent...

Weekly Update (May 29): COVID-19 Resources and Information for Residents

The Weekly Update for May 29 Includes:

• Most Effective Protections Against COVID-19
• Guidance for High-Risk Individuals And Those Who Are Sick
• Updated COVID-19 Symptom List
• Testing
• Plans for Schools
• Summer Camp Considerations
• Travel
• Excessive Heat and Your Health
• Jo...

Building Permits Increase Despite COVID-19 Economic Fallout

Weekly Update (May 22): COVID-19 Resources and Information for Residents

The Weekly Update for May 1st Includes:

• Memorial Day Weekend Plans
• Travel
• Large Gatherings
• Restaurants
• Pools
• County Parks
• Don’t Forget the Basics
• Financial Assistance
• County Operations Impact
• Public Inquiries

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County Effort Provides Critical Services to Vulnerable Populations During COVID-19 Pandemic

Maricopa County and its partners are making new connections with those experiencing homelessness during the pandemic, giving hundreds of people safer places to live while also planning ahead for the summer heat and long-term needs.

“These are no ...

Maricopa County Public Health Launches Massive COVID-19 Investigation and Contact Tracing Effort

PHOENIX (May 13, 2020)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has launched a massive scaling-up of its ongoing communicable disease investigation and contact tracing program to address the increased number of cases resulting from th...

Food Assistance and More: Maricopa County, Partners Alert Public to Available Services

Many individuals and families in Maricopa County are experiencing the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with some relying on the social safety net for the first time in their lives.  Maricopa County and its partners want residents to know ...

Local Manufacturer Donates Surgical Gowns to Maricopa County Unified Command

Senator McSally, Chairman Hickman grateful for much-needed PPE

(May 1, 2020) – Today, the Maricopa County Unified Command Center received a donation of 2,500 surgical gowns from AmSafe Manufacturing. Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman an...

Maricopa County Public Health Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Testing Options

Maricopa County Increases Efforts to Assist Homeless Population

More Beds, Safer Outdoor Space

PHOENIX (April 28, 2020) – Maricopa County is taking additional action to support those experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic, moving people off the streets and into newly-leased indoor locations; s...