Maricopa County is expecting historic voter turnout with nearly 2.6 million voters eligible to participate. Maricopa County has already seen an increase in early ballot returns, with over 40 percent of early ballots requested already returned. The Maricopa County Elections Department began counting early ballots this week, with more than 933,395 ballots processed and ready for tabulation. The Election Department is estimating that it will surpass 1 million early ballots returned later today. The county has mailed over 2 million ballots, and more than 39,000 voters have already chosen to vote in person.
Thanks to a 2019 law that allows ballot counting two weeks prior to Election Day and upgraded tabulation equipment, Maricopa County will be able to count more early ballots, and do it faster than in previous elections. The county’s new equipment, upgraded in 2019, includes features designed to improve efficiency, tabulation speed and security over the tabulation process.
If you’re planning to vote early, find a secure drop box or a Vote Center to cast your ballot in person at Locations.Maricopa.Vote. Drive through drop box locations open in the parking lots of 12 County sports facilities on Oct. 24th. Voters have until October 23rd by 5 p.m. to request a ballot in the mail at BeBallotReady.Vote.
Remember you may track your ballot by texting "Join" to 628-683.
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The Transportation System Plan (TSP) 2040 sets the framework of the future transportation system as population, development, technology, and other factors impact Maricopa County. The plan will evaluate roadway needs, set performance measures, and provide a clear vision through 2040.
We want to hear from you!
To complete the plan, we need a clear understanding of challenges and opportunities that are present in our transportation system. As users of the transportation system, we need to hear from you or the plan will be incomplete. Here is how you can help!
Enter your comment on our Interactive County map or you can submit a comment via email.
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Public Health is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 data and encourages residents to be vigilant about preventive measures during this time of increased social interaction.
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The County is now accepting grant applications from social service agencies impacted by COVID-19. These social service non-profits provide essential services to vulnerable and at-risk individuals and families in Maricopa County and are a crucial piece of our economic recovery.
Grants between $25,000 - $200,000 will be awarded to social service nonprofits serving Maricopa County to support increased demand for services, modifications to improve service delivery, increased expenses, or a reduction in revenue as a result of COVID-19.
Learn more >
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It has been a challenging year, but Maricopa County is providing a helping hand to get you through the pandemic.
Click on any of the following programs to learn more:
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The Clerk of the Superior Court is now accepting online payments for court-related fines and fees. The virtual payment option provides customers with the ability to pay deferred filing fees, non-criminal court ordered fees, and criminal fines, fees, and restitution at any time and from any device through an easy-to-use payment portal. |
It is hard to work from home while your children need assistance with homework. The Maricopa County Library District just partnered with BrainFuse. We are now offering a service with live tutors, writing labs, and skill building activities. For more information visit: www.mcldaz.org
The Flood Control District has a program to help local cities solve small-scale flooding problems. The Small Projects Assistance Program (SPAP) allows cities and towns apply for up to $500,000 in funding to design and build smaller, localized solutions. The Board of Supervisors recently approved a project in District 2.
The County will partner with the Town of Cave Creek to stabilize the banks of Galloway Wash. This small project provides erosion protection to 27 structures that have suffered flooding during several storm events in 2018 and 2019.
More detail regarding the SPAP and these particular projects can be found here>
I wanted to share an update on the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management (MCDEM) Fire Fuel Reduction Project that contractors completed last week. Utilizing a small grant made available by MCDEM, the Parks Department hired contractors to remove dead vegetation along the trail edges (6-10 ft). Contractors spent three days removing dead vegetation along the Metate and Spur Cross trails. They raked, weed whipped, bagged, and removed six full trailers of bagged dead invasive vegetation along the trail edges. Thank you to MCDEM and our Parks Department and to all who participated to help keep our community safe.
 Photograph by Rebecca Wilks
As the weather starts to cool down, remember Maricopa Trail winds more than 315 miles around the Valley of the Sun. Read the article about Maricopa Trail recently published in the Arizona Highways magazine. To find a Maricopa County park near you visit here>
Sincerely,
Steve Chucri, District 2
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
www.maricopa.gov/steve
602-506-7431
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