Maricopa County

06/01/2026

This is your sign to register for the 2026 Summer Reading Program! 🪧🦕

This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, celebrating dinosaurs and the thrill of exploration that reading inspires.

Join us at maricopacountyreads.org

05/29/2026

NEW: Chair Kate Brophy McGee responds to Recorder Justin Heap contempt of court filing: "At every turn, Recorder Heap and his attorneys have sought confrontation rather than collaboration.”

Full statement below.

Get the facts: maricopa.gov/ElectionDispute.

05/27/2026

Getting mental health support for a child shouldn’t take months. 

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is partnering with Cartwheel to help recruit schools connect students and families to virtual mental health services, with a goal of reaching 50,000 students in the first year. 

This partnership will help expand access to student mental health support in communities where care can be harder to access. 

Through this program, referred students may have access to therapy, family support, parent coaching, and psychiatric care. Initial appointments are often available within about one week. 

Services are voluntary, insurance is billed when available, and no family will be denied care due to inability to pay.

Learn more: maricopa.gov/publichealth

05/27/2026

It's been six days since Chair Kate Brophy McGee and Vice Chair Debbie Lesko called on Recorder Heap to agree to public, recorded meetings to hammer out differences on behalf of voters. We've received no response from the Recorder yet.

Read our letter here: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/121042/Chair--Vice-Chair-letter-to-Recorder-Heap

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is the foundation of the freedoms we hold dear.

Maricopa County offices will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

May we carry their legacy forward with gratitude, respect, and a continued commitment to serve.

05/25/2026

Today, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Maricopa County joins the nation, honoring and remembering our fallen heroes. We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice.

05/22/2026

As housing costs continue to rise, more residents are at risk of losing their homes.

The FY 2027 budget includes one-time funding for targeted interventions designed to prevent evictions and keep people housed, especially in the hardest-hit areas of Phoenix.

This pilot program is focused on real solutions: what works, what’s sustainable, and what can be scaled to reach more families.

Learn more about the FY 2027 budget at Maricopa.gov/budget

05/22/2026

In FY 2027, the Board is launching a new pilot program to address a critical shortage of mental health beds and reduce delays in treatment.

This effort reflects a top priority set by Chair Kate Brophy McGee: making sure individuals have timely access to care during their moment of greatest need.

Want to learn more about the FY 2027 budget? Go to Maricopa.gov/budget

05/21/2026

OPEN INVITATION: Chair Kate Brophy McGee & Vice Chair Debbie Lesko call on Recorder Heap to agree to public, recorded meetings to hammer out differences on behalf of voters.

Watch Vice Chair's comments below and then read their letter to Heap: https://www.maricopa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/121042/Chair--Vice-Chair-letter-to-Recorder-Heap

05/20/2026

NEW: Board of Supervisors acted on behalf of voters today to:
-Approve July 21 Primary Election voting locations
-Defend election workers from threats of criminal prosecution
-Call on Recorder Heap to collaborate in public, recorded meetings
-Approve new IT positions for Recorder’s Office

Read press release:

Today, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors called on Recorder Heap to collaborate and dial down the rhetoric after an inflammatory letter from Heap's attorney threatened election workers with criminal prosecution.  The Board's call came during a meeting where they moved forward with the busine...