Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Maricopa County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget with critical priority
State Expenditure Limitation and Opioid Settlement Funds
State-mandated payments for healthcare and corrections continue to rise, consuming nearly 20% of the county's general fund operating budget.
ARPA Fund Reallocation and General Fund Adjustments
The board discussed and approved reallocating residual federal ARPA funds and general fund budget adjustments to sustain prosecutor and public defender staffing levels necessitated by pandemic-era caseload increases.
FY 2027 County Budget Adoption
The Judicial Branch requested funding for legal service facilitators and licensed evaluators to help self-represented litigants in family court and provide necessary mental health and domestic violence evaluations.
Capital Project Financing
The Board approved financing for $530 million in capital projects to stay within state-mandated expenditure limits.
Recorder's Office Budget and Signature Verification Stations
The Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution requiring County Recorder Justin Heap to produce reports and appear for sworn testimony regarding budget requests, election procedures, and the Shared Services Agreement after months of stalled communication.