District 2 March Newsletter

Maricopa County, Arizona sent this bulletin at 03/20/2024 02:46 PM MST

Supervisor's Message

I hit the ground running in 2024 and I have been out and about in the District meeting with constituents, speaking to groups, and attending events. It is wonderful to interact with so many great people. See below for some highlights. Our work at the County never ends and I continue to work hard to protect YOU, the taxpayers. As always, I am thankful for your trust and support as I continue to proudly serve District 2.

Economic Development

My colleagues and I understand that creating a predictable regulatory climate that promotes job creation and a healthy economy is critical to the well-being of the county’s residents and businesses. County government plays a critical role in encouraging economic development and growth. As such, the Board recently approved a resolution extending the moratorium on increased regulatory burdens. This continues to further our commitment to streamlining regulations, improving regulatory processes, and decreasing regulatory burdens so that residents and businesses have an opportunity to thrive in their communities.

View the Resolution

District Highlights

New County Sheriff, Russ Skinner

I was proud to make the motion for Russ Skinner to be the new Sheriff. Skinner has more than 30 years of experience at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, and he knows all the important challenges that must be addressed this year. He has the respect of deputy sheriffs and detention officers. He treats all citizens with dignity and respect. Public safety is an important issue for me, and I want residents of Maricopa County to be assured that Sheriff Skinner will do everything he can to keep us safe and allow our community to thrive. Congratulations, Sheriff Skinner!

Mesa: Asian Festival

I had a wonderful time as a featured speaker and was honored to attend the Mesa Asian Festival at Mesa Community College. The vendor booths were amazing. Thank you to the community for their hospitality!

Breakfast for Israel

I felt honored and privileged to be invited by the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Phoenix, AZ to attend the JNF-USA “Breakfast for Israel” event with other elected officials. A large crowd of 1,000 people attended this moving and inspiring event.

Mesa: Lehi Days Rodeo

I had a great time at the annual Lehi Days Rodeo, hosted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints near the Mesa Historical Museum. It was great to see Mesa Councilman Mark Freeman. A highlight was handing out awards to the young competitors!

Mesa: Advocating for Local Business

I had a fantastic time speaking to several pro-business groups in the District. Attendees were pleased to hear about the successes the County had in 2023. I also spoke on issues related to fiscal strength and responsibility, housing, public safety, and animal care. Thank you Lions Club of Mesa for inviting me to speak about current issues at Maricopa County. You had great questions!