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Supervisor Lesko Tours Luke Air Force Base
 Grateful to have had another opportunity to tour Luke Air Force Base and visit with our brave men and women in uniform. Thank you, Brig. Gen. David Berkland, for the invitation. I will always support this base and those who serve the American people!
Visit with Students at Basis Peoria High School
 I was truly honored to be the guest speaker at Basis Peoria High School. During my talk, I covered a wide range of topics, sharing insights and experiences. These young people are the future of our community, state, and nation. It was inspiring to witness their passion and potential! Thank you for having me.
Team Lesko Attends Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue Grand Opening!
 Jim Bull from Team Lesko was honored to join the grand opening of the newest building for 4 Paws Cat Rescue in Peoria. This business has 160 volunteers to help hundreds of our feline friends find loving homes around Maricopa County. Keep up the great work!
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I am proud to announce that Maricopa County has released its FY 2024 Popular Annual Financial Report, demonstrating the County’s efficient use of taxpayer dollars, historically low debt burden, and overall economic strength in comparison to other counties of a similar size.
In FY 2024, Maricopa County spent $784 per resident. Benchmark counties of a similar size spent an average of $1,748 per resident.
As a result of its strong financial and economic position, Maricopa County maintains a best-in-class AAA/Aaa bond rating from all three major credit rating agencies. In addition, a long-term strategy to support employee retirement funds has resulted in a 40% increase in funded status for law enforcement retirement funds (PSPRS, CORP Detention).
As of June 2024, Maricopa County's unemployment rate was 3.4%, a half percent lower than in June 2023, and below the state rate of 3.9% and the nationwide rate of 4.3%.
The Board of Supervisors has worked to decrease property tax rates for four straight years, taking the rate from 1.64% in FY 2020 to 1.41% in FY 2024. Maricopa County government received 13% of each property tax dollar – the lion’s share went to schools and community colleges (65%).
To view the full report, please visit this link.
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ELECTION AUDITS
Open Bidding Process
 As promised, the Elections Technology Equipment and Comprehensive Review solicitations are now LIVE on Maricopa County's Procurement Periscope page!
Solicitations are open to vendors interested in submitting bids for all or a portion of the bid numbers listed below.
The following bid numbers have been approved:
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2603-001 Maricopa County Elections Technology Equipment Review Bid ends March 28th, 2PM MST.
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250086-RFP Elections Comprehensive Review. Bid ends April 1st, 2PM MST.
To view the OPEN solicitations or its associated workflow on the Periscope page, please do the following:
- Ensure that you are logged into the Periscope Source system.
- Click here to view bid 2603-001
- Click here to view bid 250086-RFP
If you have any questions, please consult the approver(s) of these items for additional information.
Periscope Source / www.bidsync.com
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Sun City Pavement Preservation Project
 The Maricopa County Department of Transportation has begun work on a Sun City pavement preservation project from 107th Avenue to 99th Avenue, between Union Hills Drive and Beardsley Road (see map above). Work will be conducted on weekdays from 7am-4pm through mid-April. Please plan ahead for lane closures and possible delays in both directions. If you have questions, please call 602-506-3342 or email MCDOTprojects@maricopa.gov. We appreciate your patience.
Maricopa County Department of Public Health Report Showing First Decline in Heat Deaths in a Decade
The Maricopa County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has released its 2024 preliminary report on heat-related deaths showing 602 confirmed deaths with eight under investigation.
This marks the first year-over-year decrease in heat deaths since 2014, down from the record-breaking 645 deaths in 2023, despite being the hottest summer on record.
People experiencing homelessness, older adults, and people who use substances are among the groups most impacted by extreme heat. In 2024, 349 of 645 heat-related deaths involved substances, and 89% involved stimulants. 77% of deaths occurred outdoors. Among indoor deaths, 88% had an air conditioning unit present, but 70% of those A/C units were non-functional.
In 2024, MCDPH will continue supporting prevention and response efforts by:
- Continuing partnership with Phoenix, Glendale, Chandler, Mesa, and Tempe to expand hours and days of operation of heat relief sites.
- Continuing contracts with community-based organizations to distribute water.
- Expanding public awareness of cooling centers, including 2-1-1 and transportation assistance.
- Increasing collaboration with local substance use harm reduction partners.
The final 2024 heat deaths report will be released in spring 2025 and will be published here. For more details on heat-related illnesses and data, visit Maricopa.gov/Heat.
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Library Update
Book By Mail Program
To increase access to its vast collection of materials, the Maricopa County Library District offers a Books by Mail program that delivers large-print books directly to residents’ homes. Operated out of the Sun City Library branch, this program serves individuals throughout Maricopa County, including those living in residential care facilities or retirement homes.
If you or someone you know is homebound and unable to physically access the library, this service provides an invaluable opportunity to enjoy reading at home. Customers can receive 1-4 large-print books at a time, with the option to keep them for up to three weeks. For added convenience, items can be renewed if more time is needed.
For more information on how to enroll or to request books, eligible individuals can reach out by calling 602-652-3000 or by visiting http://mcldaz.org/booksbymail.
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When you work for Maricopa County, you will be providing vital services to a diverse population in the fourth-largest county in the nation. You'll work with a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about serving the community to make Maricopa County the best place to work, live, and play.
With over 50 different departments, there is ample opportunity to start your career in one department and advance to another. Our positions vary from entry-level through executive level. View all postings here, or below.
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Find Maricopa County
Contacts
Below is a contact list for Maricopa County constituent services. Don't see what you're looking for? Visit our County Contacts Webpage.
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Abandoned Vehicles
County Owned Roads
602-876-1011
Private Property
602-506-3301
Animals
Adopt-a-Pet,
Barking Dogs,
Bite Reports,
Dog Licenses, Lost & Found
602-506-7387
Assessor's Office
Assessor Website
602-506-3406
Birth & Death Certificates
Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
602-506-6805
Building/Construction
Permits
Private Property: Building,
Electrical, Fencing/Grading,
Mechanical, Plumbing,
Pool/Spa, Solar
602-506-3301
County-Owned Right-of-Way
602-506-8600
Building Safety
Non-permitted construction
602-506-3301
Clerk of the Board
Clerk of the Board Website
602-506-3766
Code Enforcement
Code Compliance
602-506-3301
Consumer Complaints
AZ Attorney General
602-542-5763
Dust (Air Quality)
Complaints
602-506-6010
Permits
602-506-6010
Economic Development
Homebuyer Assistance
602-506-7294
Low-interest Loans
602-506-1888
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