District 5 May Newsletter

Maricopa County, Arizona sent this bulletin at 05/12/2026 11:29 AM 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 Vaccines?

The Maricopa County Department of Public Health offers many vaccines to residents and their children. If you need immunizations, please go to the website below and give the clinics a call. They are located across the valley.

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Need to Register to Vote?

The Maricopa County Elections Department makes it easy to check your registration status and get all your questions answered. You can give them a call at 602-506-1511 or visit their website below.

Voter Registration

Want to Apply for WIC?

Maricopa County offers services to help families in need. If you have SNAP, TANF, or AHCCCS you automatically qualify, but there are other ways to get WIC as well. Please click the link below for more details.

Get Help

FEATURE STORIES

Apprenticeship Fair

During National Apprenticeship Week, Maricopa County Human Services Workforce Development hosted the Maricopa County Registered Apprenticeship Fair on Wednesday, April 29 at Goodyear Ballpark. With Arizona’s population and infrastructure expanding rapidly, the fair connected residents to real career pathways that support our local workforce needs through an “earn while you learn” model. Interest in this year’s event far exceeded expectations. More than 700 residents pre-registered, prompting organizers to move to a larger venue.

At the fair, attendees met directly with employers and apprenticeship partners, learned about training options, and connected with community resources. Programs highlighted opportunities in in-demand fields like electrician, sheet metal work, heavy equipment operation and mechanics, medical assisting, information technology, ironworker welding, and more. Maricopa County continues to invest in apprenticeships as a pathway to stable, well-paid careers. Since 2022, Workforce Development has supported over 2,400 apprentices with tuition assistance and supportive services such as tools, books, and transportation, helping residents take the next step toward long-term employment and economic mobility.

EPA Proposes Approval of Innovative Maricopa County Rule 205 to Improve Air Quality and Support Econ

Maricopa County Air Quality Department announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve Maricopa County Rule 205, an approach designed to improve air quality while supporting business growth. If approved, Rule 205 would be added to Arizona’s State Implementation Plan, making it federally enforceable. Adopted in May 2025, the rule allows fleet owners to earn emission reduction credits by voluntarily upgrading or replacing higher-emitting on-road vehicles with cleaner technology, and those credits can help offset emissions from new or expanding industrial sources under Clean Air Act requirements. Supervisor Steve Gallardo emphasized the balance of health and economic growth, stating: “It’s so critical that we invest in the health and well-being of our community in ways that also allow job creators to feel supported. I look forward to more ideas like this, more innovations, that allow us to comply with the Clean Air Act.”

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Board of Supervisors Extends Ban on New Government Regulations

Maricopa County’s Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a resolution to extend the moratorium on new county government regulations through December 31, 2026. The moratorium prevents county departments from starting new ordinances, rules, or regulations unless there is an emergency and the Board approves action to prevent a significant threat to public health, peace, or safety. County leaders said the extension is intended to provide stability for businesses and encourage economic growth by limiting unnecessary compliance costs. Supervisor Steve Gallardo noted the cost-of-living impact on residents, saying: “I hear it from people all the time… They’re worried about housing, food, gas prices, everything costing more. The last thing they need is government making more rules that drive up costs and make it harder to make a living.”

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District Highlights

Heat Safety

With summer approaching, we want to remind everyone to stay alert and prepared for extreme heat while visiting Maricopa County parks and trails. Heat can become dangerous quickly, so plan your route, hike during cooler hours, wear sun protection, and bring more water than you think you’ll need (turn back when you’ve used about half). Know the warning signs of heat-related illness, and call 9-1-1 immediately if you suspect heat stroke. To learn more, click the button below.

Heat Awareness

Need Utilities Assistance?

Maricopa County residents who need help with current utility deposits or payments may qualify for assistance through the Maricopa County Human Services Department’s Community Resilience Division (CRD). This program serves residents who live in Maricopa County outside of Phoenix, Mesa, and Glendale; residents in those three cities should use their city-specific programs. Eligible residents can apply online through the Human Services Client Portal or contact their local Community Action Program (CAP) office for an appointment, and should be prepared to provide documentation such as photo ID, proof of status (as required by funding), recent household income, and recent utility bills. Questions can be directed to 602-506-0589.

Utilities Assistance Webpage

Want your child to enroll in Head Start?

Maricopa County’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide no-cost, family-centered early childhood education for qualifying families with children from birth to age 5 at 40+ locations across the county. The programs focus on kindergarten readiness by supporting children’s physical, social, emotional, and learning development, while also offering comprehensive family supports. Families may automatically qualify if they receive TANF, SSI, or SNAP, or if a child is in foster care or experiencing homelessness, and other households may qualify based on income guidelines. Families can apply online, apply in person at the Mesa office, or call 602-372-3700 for help completing an application.

Apply for Head Start

Adopt A Pet

Meet Callie!

"About Me" from ACC Website

"Hi! I'm Callie, a bundle of energy and affection, I love to play and my enthusiasm is contagious! I'm still learning not to pull on the leash and can be a bit mouthy when excited, so I'm learning to walk nicely on a leash and to be gentle when I play, but I'm eager to learn with some guidance. My playful spirit means I'd thrive in a home where I can get plenty of exercise and attention. Adopting me means endless fun and a loyal companion who will always be there to brighten your day. Let's make wonderful memories together!"

If you would like to see more details about Callie, please click here.

To see all adoptable pets click the button below.

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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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