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![The entrance for Southwest Sod, as seen from the northeast corner of Porter and Steen Roads on May 9, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Future-Development-Area-Cut-in-Half-Yet-House-Count-Remains-1000x600.jpg)
![The entrance for Southwest Sod, as seen from the northeast corner of Porter and Steen Roads on May 9, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Future-Development-Area-Cut-in-Half-Yet-House-Count-Remains-400x240.jpg)
![The entrance for Southwest Sod, as seen from the northeast corner of Porter and Steen Roads on May 9, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Future-Development-Area-Cut-in-Half-Yet-House-Count-Remains-80x80.jpg)
The transformation of a significant parcel of land in Maricopa is underway, following recent changes in a proposed subdivision. The landowners, Jim and Matt Smith, have...
On May 6, 2025, a significant public hearing took place regarding the Commuting Corridors Sales Tax Fund at Maricopa City Hall. The hearing attracted a large...
Maricopa city officials are preparing for financial adjustments as revenue sources are projected to decline. During a recent Budget and Finance Council Subcommittee meeting, key figures...
![Wild West Music Fest artists DJ Nicasio, Harry Luge and loveyoubye will each perform one night of the weekend music festival that starts Friday. [DJ Nicasio, Harry Luge, iloveyoubye]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Meet-Hourglass-Cats-and-loveyoubye-Unveiling-the-Complete-Wild-West-1000x600.jpg)
![Wild West Music Fest artists DJ Nicasio, Harry Luge and loveyoubye will each perform one night of the weekend music festival that starts Friday. [DJ Nicasio, Harry Luge, iloveyoubye]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Meet-Hourglass-Cats-and-loveyoubye-Unveiling-the-Complete-Wild-West-400x240.jpg)
![Wild West Music Fest artists DJ Nicasio, Harry Luge and loveyoubye will each perform one night of the weekend music festival that starts Friday. [DJ Nicasio, Harry Luge, iloveyoubye]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Meet-Hourglass-Cats-and-loveyoubye-Unveiling-the-Complete-Wild-West-80x80.jpg)
The Wild West Music Fest is set to commence this Friday, featuring a diverse roster of artists for its second annual celebration. With headliners taking the...
![From left Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, Mayor Nancy Smith and Councilmember Vincent Manfredi stand for a photo in Crane's Washington, D.C. office on March 6, 2025. [Submitted]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/In-Washington-DC-Leaders-Rally-for-SR-347-Initiative-1000x600.jpg)
![From left Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, Mayor Nancy Smith and Councilmember Vincent Manfredi stand for a photo in Crane's Washington, D.C. office on March 6, 2025. [Submitted]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/In-Washington-DC-Leaders-Rally-for-SR-347-Initiative-400x240.jpg)
![From left Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, U.S. Rep. Eli Crane, Mayor Nancy Smith and Councilmember Vincent Manfredi stand for a photo in Crane's Washington, D.C. office on March 6, 2025. [Submitted]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/In-Washington-DC-Leaders-Rally-for-SR-347-Initiative-80x80.jpg)
Several members of the Maricopa City Council traveled to Washington, D.C., last week to advocate for the city’s pressing infrastructure needs. Their visit concluded today. In...
![Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, Vice Mayor Henry Wade and Mayor Nancy Smith listen to a financial audit presentation from Heinfeld, Meech & Co. Audit Partner Christopher Heinfeld on Feb. 18, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Maricopa-Joins-Arizona-Cities-with-Impressive-‘Clean-Audit-Results-1000x600.jpg)
![Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, Vice Mayor Henry Wade and Mayor Nancy Smith listen to a financial audit presentation from Heinfeld, Meech & Co. Audit Partner Christopher Heinfeld on Feb. 18, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Maricopa-Joins-Arizona-Cities-with-Impressive-‘Clean-Audit-Results-400x240.jpg)
![Councilmember AnnaMarie Knorr, Vice Mayor Henry Wade and Mayor Nancy Smith listen to a financial audit presentation from Heinfeld, Meech & Co. Audit Partner Christopher Heinfeld on Feb. 18, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Maricopa-Joins-Arizona-Cities-with-Impressive-‘Clean-Audit-Results-80x80.jpg)
In a recent city council meeting on February 18, 2025, Maricopa officials received a positive financial audit report from Heinfeld, Meech & Co. Audit Partner Christopher...
![An exterior view of the old Maricopa Police Station on Civic Center Plaza on Feb. 13, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/City-Shockingly-Withdraws-Plans-to-Transform-Police-Department-into-Vibrant-1000x600.jpg)
![An exterior view of the old Maricopa Police Station on Civic Center Plaza on Feb. 13, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/City-Shockingly-Withdraws-Plans-to-Transform-Police-Department-into-Vibrant-400x240.jpg)
![An exterior view of the old Maricopa Police Station on Civic Center Plaza on Feb. 13, 2025. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://arizonanews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/City-Shockingly-Withdraws-Plans-to-Transform-Police-Department-into-Vibrant-80x80.jpg)
Maricopa, AZ – Plans to transform the old Maricopa Police Station into a dedicated arts center have been officially canceled by city officials, following extensive deliberations...
