Posted on: March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021 Update Includes:
- Number of COVID-19 Cases in Maricopa County
- Number of Vaccine Doses Given at County Sites
- Governor Ducey Announces New Business Protocols
- Adults 55 And Older Are Eligible At All Maricopa County Sites
- Get Notified About Pop-Up Vac...
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Posted on: February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021 (Phoenix) – Maricopa County’s election equipment and software passed all tests performed by two independent firms hired to conduct the forensic audit, according to reports by two federally certified Voting Sy...
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Posted on: February 17, 2021
PHOENIX, Ariz. – Feb. 16 – Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) is expanding its Wi-Fi Hotspot and Chromebook lending program to all 18 of its libraries—a service that had previously been available at just four of its branches. Thanks to CARES...
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Posted on: February 11, 2021
With more than 44 percent of people 75 and older now having received at least one vaccine dose, Maricopa County is excited to expand vaccine eligibility to adults 65 and older in all vaccine locations starting Monday, February 15. This decision is in alig...
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Posted on: January 27, 2021
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to authorize a forensic audit of ballot tabulation equipment used in the 2020 elections. The audit is the culmination of a year-long effort by Maricopa County to ensure the accuracy of the f...
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Posted on: January 6, 2021
January 6, 2021 – PHOENIX – Jack Sellers, the newly-elected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, says he’s focused on building a brighter future for Maricopa County.
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“Over the last year, I have watched as our whole nation has be...
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
When it comes to connecting job seekers to paid apprenticeships, no one does it better than Maricopa County. The U.S. Department of Labor ranks Maricopa County #1 in the United States for the number of people placed into registered apprenticeshi...
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Posted on: December 22, 2020
Maricopa County Department of Public Health received its first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning. Four boxes holding approximately 18,000 doses arrived at a Public Health facility. Approved by the FDA with an Emerge...
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Posted on: December 16, 2020
PHOENIX (December 16, 2020) -- For the next several weeks, three letters will be at the center of COVID-19 vaccination efforts: POD.
A Point of Dispensing (POD) site is a location where designated populations can obtain critical emergency supplie...
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Posted on: December 7, 2020
Maricopa County is taking a whole community approach as it prepares for the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine.
“We have been developing detailed, multi-pronged plans in partnership with local hospital systems, fire departments, law ...
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Posted on: December 2, 2020
Phoenix - The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to intervene in the Ward v. Jackson litigation to facilitate the court’s process and defend the integrity and accuracy of the county election. Supervisor Steve Gallardo, Distri...
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Posted on: November 20, 2020
On November 20, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors canvassed the 2020 General Election, certifying that the results are accurate and provided a full accounting of all the ballots cast in the election.In the midst of a pandemic, more than 2 million, ...
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Posted on: November 4, 2020
The following letter was sent to Maricopa County voters following the 2020 General Election. You can also read it here.
November 4, 2020
Dear Maricopa County voters,
As members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, we are...
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Posted on: November 3, 2020
Unofficial results are now posted for the November General Election.Early tallies show 1,487,624 voters cast a ballot. This represents about 57.32 percent of total eligible voters, which is the highest number of early ballots ever released on Election Nig...
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Posted on: November 2, 2020
At the direction of the Board of Supervisors, more than $230 million in CARES Act funds had been distributed by mid-September. With 71% of the County’s $399 million CARES Act allocation either spent or committed, the County is well on its way to...
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Posted on: October 29, 2020
Maricopa County voters who have an issue preventing them from voting in-person on Election Day can visit any of the Vote Centers beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 through Monday at 5 p.m.
State law requires that a voter must provide identificat...
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Posted on: October 8, 2020
Maricopa County Unified Command has stepped up to provide critical protection to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unified Command has now distributed more than four million pieces of personal protective equipment (PPE), including a si...
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Posted on: October 7, 2020
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors issued a proclamation today recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The proclamation is part of a long-running commitment by the Board to shed light on the issue and comes at a time when there are...
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Posted on: October 7, 2020
Early Voting begins October 7 for the November General Election. More than 2 million early ballots are on their way to voters, and in-person Vote Centers open today.
Maricopa County is expanding voting access for the November General Election, while focusi...
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Posted on: October 1, 2020
Maricopa County has bolstered its support for residents who are struggling due to the COVID-19 pandemic with new CARES Act funding allocations to local non-profit organizations and food banks, as well as funding increases to programs for rental assistance...
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Posted on: September 16, 2020
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is providing additional support to individuals, families, and businesses struggling financially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board voted today to reallocate federal CARES Act dollars to support l...
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Posted on: September 16, 2020
Maricopa County is preparing for historic turnout, expanding voter access and implementing safety measures for the November General Election. County officials outlined their election plans at the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors meeting today, Septemb...
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Posted on: September 2, 2020
“Serosurvey” will estimate how much of Maricopa County’s population has been infected with COVID-19
PHOENIX (September 2, 2020)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) is embarking on an investi...
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Posted on: August 11, 2020
All ballots have been counted in Maricopa County for the August 4 Primary Election.
The breakdown:
- 2,431,029 eligible voters
- 860,704 ballots cast
- 35.4% turnout
During a pandemic, more Maricopa County voters participated in the 2020 ...
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Posted on: August 7, 2020
Maricopa County has counted nearly all ballots cast in the August Primary Election today.
There are 2,385 remaining ballots, which include those with signature issues and provisional ballots. The Elections Department has contacted all of those voters. Stat...
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Posted on: August 1, 2020
Maricopa County voters who have an issue preventing them from voting in-person on Election Day can visit any of the Vote Centers open today, August 1 through Monday.
State law requires that a voter must provide identification and sign a statement attesting...
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Posted on: July 20, 2020
Maricopa County is now offering a faster way to get certain home renovation projects inspected. The Planning and Development Department just rolled out virtual inspections for the following permits:
“We want responsible development to c...
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Posted on: June 22, 2020
Maricopa County is expanding voting access for the August Primary Election, while focusing on the health and safety of voters and poll workers, according to the Primary Election plans approved by county officials today.
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the r...
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Posted on: June 11, 2020
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...
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Posted on: June 8, 2020
Maricopa County is injecting nearly $400 million into the local economy to help combat COVID-19. With today’s unanimous vote by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, there’s now a clearer picture of how individuals, families, businesses, and...
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Posted on: June 4, 2020
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...
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Posted on: June 4, 2020
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 30th, confirmed cases rose from six to 30. This represent...
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Posted on: May 28, 2020
There’s not a lot of good economic news out there these days, but data from Maricopa County Planning and Development Department shows some encouraging signs for the nation’s fastest-growing county. Building permit submissions are up s...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
PHOENIX (May 22, 2020)—Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has now added text messaging to its toolbox to inform COVID-19-positive Maricopa County residents about what they need to do to take care of themselves and reduce the spr...
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Posted on: May 22, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: May 18, 2020
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&n...
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Posted on: May 15, 2020
The Weekly Update for May 15th Includes:
- "Stay Home” Order Expires; Physical Distancing Still Encouraged
- Guidance for Going Out in Public
- Face Masks and Coverings
- Testing
- Returning to Work
- Help Finding A Job
- Additional Assistance
- County Operations ...
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Posted on: May 13, 2020
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...
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Posted on: May 6, 2020
Phoenix – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved spending guidelines to disperse more than $398 million during 2020. This money was distributed to Maricopa County by the U.S. Treasury as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief a...
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Posted on: May 5, 2020
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 ...
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Posted on: May 4, 2020
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Maricopa County Elections Department is considering a revised election model for the August 4 Primary Election.
The proposed plan would move Maricopa County to an all Vote Center election model for the Primary Election, a...
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Posted on: May 1, 2020
May 1, 2020 - Maricopa County Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) received the first positive test for COVID-19 of someone in custody in a jail facility.
The individual was arrested on April 26th. During the in...
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Posted on: May 1, 2020
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...
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Posted on: April 30, 2020
PHOENIX (April 30, 2020)—With more COVID-19 testing options available, residents need to be aware of how testing options vary and what information they do and do not provide. The two main types of tests currently available answer two different q...
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Posted on: April 28, 2020
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...
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Posted on: April 17, 2020
Maricopa County’s parks, trails, and open spaces provide spaces for respite, health, and wellness. However the temporary closures of local gyms, entertainment services, and recreational opportunities has made open space parks and trails some of ...
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Posted on: April 3, 2020
Maricopa County remains under the official declaration of a local emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while the State of Arizona is under a “Stay Home” order until April 30, 2020. The Maricopa County Joint Information Cen...
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Posted on: March 27, 2020
Maricopa County remains under the official declaration of a local emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maricopa County Joint Information Center (JIC) has compiled a number of resources for County residents to manage the physical, economic, social a...
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Posted on: March 18, 2020
March 18, 2020—PHOENIX— The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman signed a Proclamation of a Local Emergency in Maricopa County. This action will provide additional resources to assist the county with coordinating...
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Posted on: March 16, 2020
March 16, 2020 (Phoenix) – To address the impact of COVID-19 during this worldwide pandemic, and with the advice of the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the Board of Supervisors approved emergency exceptions to the county’s...
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Posted on: March 13, 2020
March 13, 2020 (Phoenix) – The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors acted decisively today to protect both public health and voting rights in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding more “vote anywhere” locations, while en...
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