Because of the importance of this Civil Action contesting the results of the November gubernatorial election — as well as the uniqueness of it and its high-profile status in the eyes of the public — I am posting a link below to the Clerk of the Superior Court webpage on Maricopa County’s website where all … Read more
Here is a summary of the items brought before the Board for a vote in today’s Formal Meeting: Item 5. Appointment of Constable for the Arcadia-Biltmore Justice Precinct. Passed 4-0 Planning and Zoning – Consent Agenda items. Passed 4-0 The new constable was sworn in by Clerk of the Board Juanita Garza. There was a … Read more
This morning’s Special Meeting of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors was to officially validate the “canvass” of the results of the Nov. 8th mid-term general elections. The meeting was scheduled to begin around 9:30am, but it did not get underway until 9:55am. It followed an earlier Executive Meeting that was called for 8:00am to … Read more
There is an interesting 24-page essay written and published in 2012 by the National Association of Counties. It offers a “history and overview of county government in the U.S.” You may find it helpful in shedding some light not only on the history of county government, but also on the importance and role it has … Read more
A larger-than-usual crowd gathered inside the Supervisors’ Auditorium in downtown Phoenix today, Wednesday, November 16th, to attend the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors’ Formal Meeting. It was the first formal meeting of the Board since midterm elections were held on Nov. 8th. Board Chairman and Supervisor for District 3, Bill Gates, led the meeting … Read more
This afternoon, Maricopa County Communications Director Fields Moseley leads what he says is the last post-election results press conference to be scheduled this week. Tonight was to be the last big ballot drop involving all the “late early ballots” (mail-in ballots dropped off on Election Day). After tonight, the focus will shift to the few … Read more
Today’s press conference held at the Maricopa County Elections Command Center includes Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone who joins Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates and Communications Director Fields Moseley to provide an update on the ballot count and also security measures being implemented to ensure the safety of those involved in the process.
The Maricopa County Elections Command Center held another press conference this afternoon, Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022. Communications Director Fields Mosley leads the meeting, with Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates giving an update on where the ballot count stands. He says they will have an updated count to be announced “during the eight’o’clock … Read more
Full press conference with Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Bill Gates and Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer offering an update on the status of ballot tabulation and processing. They then take questions from the press. Chairman Gates takes umbrage at certain questions referencing public statements made to the media that accuse the County of … Read more
For those interested in Planning and Zoning matters, below is a video of the last P&Z Commission meeting held last Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at 9:30 am. Here is a brief recap of the meeting, which ran longer than normal (almost two and a half hours). The Consent Agenda included a zoning change request for … Read more