District 5 June Newsletter

Maricopa County, Arizona sent this bulletin at 07/02/2025 02:41 PM MST

Supervisor's Message

My office is here to assist you

If you have any questions regarding the County and the services it offers, please feel free to contact my office at 602-506-7092. We want to ensure that our constituents have the information they need to navigate the county system.

Need a Passport?

Planning a family trip soon and need a passport? The Clerk of the Superior Court offers passport services with detailed instructions and requirements. Click the link below for more information..

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Lost Your Pet?

If you lost your pet, there are many ways to get in contact with Animal Care & Control. You can visit the link below to fill out a form about your pet or call at 602-506-7387

ACC Contact Form

Assistance Available

The Human Services Department has many programs to help Maricopa County residents

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FEATURED EVENTS

Summer Basketball and Volleyball Program

At the start of June, Supervisor Gallardo's 3rd annual Summer Sports Program begun. This year we had record setting participation from hundreds of kids from the Cartwright School District. This free program has turned into an essential part of our youth's summer and something many look forward to as a way to make friends and build athletic skills. Giving our youth the opportunity to enjoy our program in a safe environment has a tremendous impact on the community as a whole. We thank the Cartwright School District for their partnership, and we are very excited for this program to continue for many years to come in the remodeled Steve Gallardo Event Center.

Pride Month Coffee & S'mores Event

On June 24th Supervisor Gallardo's office held a coffee & s'mores event to celebrate Pride Month with fellow Maricopa County colleagues. The event went well, and it was an opportunity from employees in all County departments to connect. With Pride Month coming to a conclusion, it is important to emphasize the importance of the progress we have made as well as the progress that has yet to be done for all Maricopa County residents as well as the nation as a whole.

District Highlights

Heat Relief

Maricopa County’s 2025 Heat Relief Network, active May 1 – September 30, provides over 200 free cooling centers, hydration stations, and respite locations across the Phoenix metro area ideal for those without reliable indoor cooling during triple‑digit heat. Select sites, including Burton Barr Library, offer extended hours and even overnight access, and many provide water, restrooms, seating, pet-friendly areas, and additional services like utility assistance and A/C repairs. The County has expanded service hours and launched a region-wide awareness campaign to prevent heat illness and save lives. If you would like to find a site near you, please click the button below.

Heat Relief Sites

Need Immediate Help with Housing, Food, or Health?

Maricopa County's website offers a direct link to the Arizona 211 service website. There are numerous resources to help any resident with many pressing and immediate issues. If you think you may be in need of these services, please dial 211 or click the button below to be sent directly to their website.

Arizona 211

Need to Access Your Voter Information?

Using the Maricopa County Elections departments website, you can find a Voter Dashboard that enables residents of Maricopa County to view their voter information. You can view anything from your registration status to your ballot status and this useful tool can help mitigate any missteps to ensure a smooth election process. To access your Voter Dashboard, click the button below.

Voter Dashboard

Need Parcel Information?

The Maricopa County Assessor's Office is responsible for identifying, valuing, and classifying all taxable real and personal property in the county, which includes over 1.8 million parcels with a combined full cash value exceeding $1 trillion. Their mission is to provide fair and equitable property valuations to support the collection of property taxes that fund essential community resources. To access detailed parcel information, the Assessor's Parcel Viewer is available online. This tool allows users to search by parcel number, owner name, address, subdivision, or other criteria. Please click the button below to visit the Assessor's website.

County Assessor Homepage

Upcoming Events

Fabulous Phoenix 4th

The City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Fabulous Phoenix 4th on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at Steele Indian School Park (300 E Indian School Rd.). This free, family-friendly, non‑alcoholic celebration features two live stages with diverse entertainment (jazz, blues, gospel, Latin, DJ sets), inflatables, water slides, a Teen Zone, Veterans Village, car show, ice‑cream‑eating contest, and a drone show all leading up to one of the Southwest's largest fireworks displays, launching at 9:30 PM. There are no public parking onsite attendees are encouraged to use Valley Metro Light Rail (enhanced service starts around 5 PM). Guests should bring water, shade devices (collapsed by sunset), coolers (alcohol and glass prohibited), and be prepared for bag checks. For more information, please click the link below.

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Maryvale - Light Up the Sky

The City of Phoenix Parks & Recreation Department is hosting Light Up the Sky on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm at American Family Fields of Phoenix (3600 N 51st Ave.). This free, family-friendly celebration features live entertainment, games, and food trucks, and culminates in a spectacular fireworks show beginning at 9:10 pm. No admission fee—just bring your loved ones and festive spirit! To access the event flyer please click the link below.

Event Flyer

The City of Tolleson will host its annual Fourth of July Celebration on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Tolleson Veterans Park (8601 W Van Buren St.) from 4:00 PM to 9:30 PM. This free, family-friendly event includes live entertainment, water slides, and for all ages, followed by a dazzling fireworks show at night. Tolleson residents are eligible for a complimentary Uber voucher (valid for two rides per household) to and from the event—redeemed via QR code or by contacting the City. For more information, please click the link below.

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Light Up the Sky Celebration

The City of Avondale’s Light Up the Sky Celebration takes place on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Phoenix Raceway (7602 Jimmie Johnson Dr.), with gates opening at 6 PM and a dazzling 25‑minute fireworks show starting at 8:25 PM. This free, family-friendly event features tailgating, live music, food trucks, exhibitors, crafts, face painting, a Kid Zone, and more—making it one of the West Valley’s largest Independence Day festivities, all capped off by a spectacular fireworks display. Please click the link below to view all details.

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Star Spangled Fourth

The City of Goodyear’s Star Spangled Fourth fireworks celebration returns on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Goodyear Ballpark (1933 S. Ballpark Way). This free, family-friendly event features live bands, bounce houses, and food and drink vendors leading up to a mesmerizing patriotic drone show. The advanced drone display will begin at 8:45pm. Attendance, activities, and parking will be free. There will also be trolleys available to shuttle guests. Please click the link below to view all details.

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4th of July Celebration

The Town of Gila Bend invites families to its 2025 4th of July Celebration, a day packed with free, fun-filled activities at Burleson Park and surrounding areas. Enjoy traditional events like mud-bog races, sandcastle and watermelon-eating contests, plank and water-bucket relay races, human foosball, and water games, including slides and poolside fun. The day culminates with a spectacular fireworks display at 8:30pm. Free hot dogs and drinks will be served, and while the event is free, vendors will offer additional food and treats for purchase. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs for comfortable viewing of the fireworks; however, tents and umbrellas must be taken down before the show begins. For more details, please click the link below.

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Adopt A Pet

Meet Babe!

"About Me" from Animal Care & Control website:

Hi! Staff are still getting to know me. However, I want to get to know YOU! My adoption fee is quite the deal! Not only do you get my unconditional love and a new BFF, it includes my spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchip, and even some cool coupons! Why wait? Come meet me today!

If you are interested in Babe she is located in the East Kennel in Wing A - 092.

To view all adoptable pets please click the button below.

All Adoptable Pets

Maricopa County is Hiring

Maricopa County is constantly hiring amazing people to help serve the community. There are countless benefits for finding employment with us and we believe serving your community can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. If you are interested in working for the County, please click the button below to see a list of all open positions across all County departments. We can't wait to meet you!

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