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 Vice Chair Lesko's Testimony on Federal Monitoring of the Sheriff's Office
 It was an honor to testify in front of the U.S. House Judiciary Subcommittee on the burdensome, costly federal oversight of the Sheriff's Office. It's time for the oversight to end!
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Working with Recorder Heap for the Benefit of our Voters. Watch my statement here:
 Chair Kate Brophy-McGee and I sent a letter seeking clarification on plans for early in-person voting and coordination efforts for upcoming elections. We are reaffirming our support for maintaining a robust early in-person voting program! To hear more, click on the play button above.
LATEST on Elections, Working with Recorder Heap:
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State law divides elections duties between the Elections Dept., under the jurisdiction of the Board of Supervisors, and the Recorder’s Office.
- The Election’s Dept. is in charge of Election-Day voting and tabulation of ballots.
- The Recorder’s Office is in charge of voter registration, maintaining the voter rolls, issuing early ballots and verifying the signatures on the ballot envelopes.
- Recorder Heap sued the Board of Supervisors to operate early in-person voting sites.
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Response: The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to give it to him and offered to help him with selecting sites, plus recruiting and training poll workers.
- Background: Historically, the Elections Dept., which is under the Board’s jurisdiction, ran early-in person voting sites, because most of those sites also operate as Election-Day voting sites, which are ran by the Elections Department per state law. So, it was easier for one office to run both, since the same machines and many of the same poll workers are used for both.
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Recorder Heap sued the Board of Supervisors to have his own IT system, instead of using the county-wide IT system.
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Response: The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to give Recorder Heap his own IT system, dividing the IT system so that the Recorder’s Office and Election’s Dept. both have their own IT systems.
- Background: Prior to 2024, the Recorder’s office had administrative control over the election-related IT system. In 2023, the previous recorder, Mr. Richer, threatened to cut off IT access to the Elections Dept, which also uses the system for their work. So, the previous Board of Supervisors voted to move the elections-related IT under the county-wide IT system. Under that system, both the Recorder’s Office and the Elections Dept. have full access to the database, but software changes are performed by the county-wide IT Dept.
- Currently, the Elections Dept. and the Recorder’s Office staff are having meetings to coordinate the 2026 election.
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West Valley Mayors' and Managers' Meeting in Youngtown
It’s always a pleasure to attend the Mayors’ and Managers’ meetings and hear firsthand about the important work happening across our West Valley cities. Thank you Mayor Michael LeVault for hosting this month’s meeting in Youngtown!
ABC Sand and Gravel Tour
 I recently had the opportunity to tour the ABC Sand and Gravel facility and learn more about their operations. It was informative to see firsthand how their business functions and to observe the machinery and heavy equipment in action. I appreciate the team taking the time to showcase their work and the role they play in supporting our local economy and infrastructure.
Hassayampa River Preserve Tour
I recently had the pleasure of touring the Hassayampa River Preserve, a remarkable desert oasis where one of Arizona’s few undammed rivers flows above ground year-round. Walking the shaded trails around Palm Lake and through mesquite and cottonwood forests was a wonderful reminder of why preserving natural spaces like Hassayampa matters for wildlife, for residents, and for future generations. This is a must see park. Click on the button below to watch a video of my tour.
Community Meetings
 It's always rewarding attending the many community meetings held throughout my district and engaging directly with residents who care deeply about what happens in their neighborhoods. I always appreciate the thoughtful input, questions, and ideas shared during these conversations. Staying connected and hearing firsthand from constituents is essential to making informed decisions that reflect our community’s values and priorities.
Team Lesko
 Jim Bull of Team Lesko recently attended the groundbreaking for the Wickenburg Art Museum and the grand opening ceremony for Ironwood Homes. It is always encouraging to see new businesses investing in the West Valley, and the new art museum will be a wonderful addition to the Town of Wickenburg, enhancing its cultural and community offerings.
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Vice Chair Lesko on Approving the Recorder's Budget Request
 My colleagues and I show that we are trying to work with Recorder Heap for the benefit of our shared voters by approving $550k to support the Recorder's signature verification process.
Discussion on Settlement Offering to Recorder Heap
 I asked our attorney, Kory Langhofer, to outline how our latest settlement offer responds to Recorder Heap’s request for in-person early voting. Click on the play button to hear more.
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County Updates and Events |
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Library Update
The Maricopa County Library District cards now come with free access to GetSetUp, a video platform focused on confidence, connection, and lifelong learning.
With GetSetUp, adults ages 55 and older can join live, online classes that cover topics like nutrition, getting better sleep, expressing yourself through art, and preventing frauds and scams. Get started here.
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Elections Update
AZ Has a New Primary Election Date
On Feb 6, Governor Hobbs signed a bipartisan bill passed by the AZ Legislature to change the date of the 2026 Primary Election to July 21, 2026.
The bill also permanently moves AZ primaries to the second-to-last Tuesday in July. This gives election officials more time to prepare for the General Election and ensure that military and overseas voters have their b allots in time to participate. Important dates to keep in mind:
- Monday, June 22; Voter registration deadline
- Wednesday, June 24; Ballots mailed to members of the Active Early Voter List and in-person early voting begins
- Tuesday, July 21; Election Day!
Read the full press release here.
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Human Services Update
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Maricopa County’s Human Services Department is hosting Senior Cyber Safety and Computer Basics workshops starting in March through June. These classes are being held at the Sun City Library and at the Surprise Resource Center.
Workshop Includes:
- Scam and Fraud Prevention
- Why Seniors can be Targets
- Best Practices and Quick Tips
- Getting Comfortable with Computers
- Navigating the Desktop
- Email and Internet Basics
For more information or to reserve a spot, call 602-372-4200 or email: HSDTrainingTeam@maricopa.gov
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Roadway Maintenance in Sun City Area.
Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) crews will be completing a pavement preservation project that will help extend the life of the roadway, renew the surface, seal small cracks, and protect the road from UV rays in the Sun City area. Drivers should plan ahead for weekday lane closures and possible delays in both directions for pavement preservation work on select roadways in Sun City beginning Monday, March 16, 2026 through early May 2026.
Project includes:
- Slurry sealing the existing roadway.
- Applying new striping and pavement markings.
- Cleaning up the work zone and other miscellaneous work.
When: March 16th, 2026, through early May 2026, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
No weekend or holiday work is anticipated.
Questions: Call 602-506-3342, or email: MCDOTprojects@maricopa.gov
**Schedule subject to change for reasons beyond MCDOT's control, including: weather, equipment failure, illness or other circumstances**
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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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