Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pinal County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in taxes budget
Community grants for Florence Women's Club and Hope Women's Center
A $41,244 grant passed through from the Tohono O'odham Nation would fix the Florence Women's Club's clubhouse door and fund services at Hope Women's Center for women at risk of child-welfare involvement.
FY 2023-24 Financial Audit Findings and Corrective Action
The county's books earned a clean opinion, but auditors flagged seven findings — including $91,320 in fuel and purchasing card spending that broke county policy, weak IT controls, and an annual financial report issued five months late. Finance staff say fixes are on track for March 2027.
Countywide Employee Compensation and Pay Plan Revision
The county approved comprehensive updates to pay grades, salary ranges, and compensation policies to improve recruitment and retention across departments and the Sheriff's Office.
Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Property Tax Levies and Rates
Pinal County adopted its property tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year, lowering the primary tax rate to $3.2607 per $100 of valuation. County leaders emphasized that despite rising property values affecting individual tax bills, the county itself is continuing a multi-year trend of lowering its primary tax rate.
FY 2026-2027 County Budget Adoption
The county approved its $1.07 billion tentative budget for the upcoming fiscal year, featuring lower property tax rates and pay raises for county workers to combat inflation.