Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Maricopa County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues with medium priority
Elections Facility
Maricopa County just opened a high-tech downtown elections facility to speed up how your ballot is processed and make the whole count way more transparent. If you vote here, this is the new hub where your vote gets tallied.
Regulatory Outreach Program
Maricopa County is launching a new outreach program to get the public more involved in shaping local building and development rules. If you've got property to develop, this is your chance to actually have a say in the regulations that affect you.
Medical Examiner Autopsy Image Disclosure and Educational Research
County officials are seeking a statutory tweak to allow anonymized minor autopsy images to be used for medical research and professional education, navigating a balance between privacy rights and public health training.
Voter Eligibility Investigation
Maricopa County checked out 60 voters who were flagged as possible non-citizens and found that a massive 52 of them are actually legal citizens. The whole mess highlights some serious glitches in federal database systems that nearly messed with people's voting rights.
Homeland Security Grant for Surveillance Pole Cameras
The board reviewed and approved a grant agreement for counter-terrorism surveillance pole cameras funded through the Urban Area Security Initiative, prompting debate over surveillance technology and transparency.
Holiday Renaming
Phoenix is swapping out 'Cesar Chavez Day' for 'Farmworkers Day' on the official city calendar. It's a permanent change that shifts the holiday's focus from a specific historical leader to a broader group of laborers.