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Get to know Chairman Barney
 I was honored to be elected by my colleagues as Chairman of
the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. Maricopa County is healthy and well
positioned, yet there is still work to do. You have my commitment to work hard
and do my best to help the county be best of class. We owe it to you, the
taxpayers who hire us, to continue to make improvements and I am excited about
what’s ahead!
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Sincerely,
 Denny Barney, Chairman
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
www.maricopa.gov/district1/
(602) 506-1776
What’s ahead for
Maricopa County in 2017?
County budget talks are underway
Testifying at the Legislature in favor of HB 2152
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Proposed
by the Maricopa County Air Quality Department, this bill removes the sunset
provision for the Arizona Emissions Bank and prohibits any discounting of
certified credits deposited into the bank. Currently, Maricopa County is
designated as a nonattainment area for two National Ambient Air Quality
Standards. The Bank allows the county to work towards achieving attainment
standards, while also promoting economic growth. |
Chairman Barney’s interview with Mike Broomhead discussing the Diamondbacks dispute
Watch interview (begins at 7:32 minutes)
Maricopa County to Arizona Diamondbacks: Drop lawsuit, let’s talk
Story via Arizona Republic
Sidewalk
connection completed in Sun Lakes
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) recently completed a new section of
sidewalk on Riggs Road near the Sun Lakes community. The new sidewalk allows
residents to safely get to shopping centers and medical offices. The sidewalk
from Saddletree Drive to Alma School Road is a perfect example of MCDOT’s
Mission – Providing Connections that Improve People’s Lives! Upon completion of the project, Inspector Elvira
Seta wrote: “I lost count of how many residents
are happy and told me: ‘Thank you for doing this for us and you all did the
great job.’ We don’t get compliments from the public much so I feel so proud
that I was part of this project and that we made so many people happy.”
Maricopa County celebrates its 146th
birthday by launching new website
“Dogs Playing for Life” helping shelter dogs at
Animal Care and Control
Riggs Road Corridor
Widening Continues
MCDOT, in partnership with the Towns of Gilbert and Queen
Creek, is continuing to move forward with work along the Riggs Road Corridor.
- Utility relocation between Recker Road and Power
Road is complete and roadway construction is ready to begin
- Utility relocation starts soon between Power
Road to Hawes Road & Ellsworth Road to Crismon Road
- Construction is completed on the roadway
widening between Hawes Road and Ellsworth Road
We appreciate your patience during construction.
Please give yourself extra time to get where you are going as there may be
traffic delays.
Chairman Denny Barney praises collaboration that cleared path for new Intel factory
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Denny Barney,
District 1, issued the following statement about Intel’s February 8
announcement:
“I’m excited about Intel’s plans to build a new
$7 billion semiconductor factory in the East Valley. Projects this big
don’t happen without a lot of collaboration, and I’m proud of Maricopa County’s
role in clearing the path for a project that will create so many high-paying,
high-tech jobs. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department has been
working cooperatively with Intel on the air permitting process, and the Board
of Supervisors has made it a priority to ensure we are creating a regulatory
environment that allows large and small businesses to succeed and families to
thrive. [Intel’s] announcement is proof that what we are doing, together
with local and state leaders, is working.”
Supervisors Urge Teens: “Say Something, Do Something.”
 Maricopa County Supervisors gave a boost to a movement intended
to prevent school tragedies. “Speak up, stand up, and possibly save a
life. That’s the goal,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Denny Barney,
District 1.
“The Care Enough to Get in the Way” movement aims to give
youth the confidence and the resources to report troubling social media posts
or comments to law enforcement or school representatives. It is backed by
several county Police Chiefs, members of Leadership West Class 22, the
organization Youth4Youth, and now, the Maricopa County Board of
Supervisors.
“If we
can save one life, it’s worth it,” Barney said.
Have you been to one of our county parks lately?
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 Maricopa Supervisor Chairman Denny Barney recently
predicted “one of the best wildflower seasons in recent memory."
Local Publications
Christina
“Chris” Phillis
Director of the Office of Public Defense Services
Meet our newest director, Chris
Phillis. In September 2016, Chris was selected from a field of highly
experienced and accomplished attorneys to oversee Maricopa County's Public
Defense Services.
Chris grew up in Arizona and
graduated from the California Western School of Law in 1993. Her career in
public service began upon graduation, when she accepted a position with the
Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender where she worked as a deputy
public defender for fifteen years and later became the Maricopa County Public
Advocate.
Chris is a passionate advocate
for Arizona families and has dedicated her career to representing those in need
who face loss of liberty or constitutional rights. She has served on many
committees that promote policy change and community outreach. Chris continues
to serve the legal community by providing attorney training seminars and
sitting on numerous advisory boards.
In her free time, Chris enjoys celebrating the
holidays, running, and baking. She hopes to open her own bakery during
retirement to share her famous snickerdoodles and iced sugar cookies. We are
grateful to have Chris as part of our team!
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