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2023 November Jurisdictional Elections Canvass and Results

We have officially closed on a successful election with the canvass of the 2023 November Jurisdictional Elections, held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Thank you to the election workers who work tirelessly to ensure the success of our county's ele...

District 3 Supervisor Miller Elected as President of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona

The County is pleased to congratulate District Three Supervisor Stephen Q. Miller on being named the President of the County Supervisors Association of Arizona, effective November 2023.

TIMP Project Highlight: Apache Junction

Pinal County’s Road Maintenance and Improvement Fund provides essential revenue for transportation projects not only in the county but also in our cities and towns. The Pinal County half-cent Road Maintenance and Improvement Fund has been a sign...

The Pinal County Attorney’s Office Diversion Program

On Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, County Attorney Volkmer updated the Board of Supervisors about the success of the Diversion Program and the national recognition that it recently received in improving behavioral health outcomes.

The Pinal County Attorney...

Notice: The Pinal County Mammoth Office Closed Nov. 22-24th

The Pinal County Development Services Mammoth Office will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 22-24, 2023, due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. 

For questions, call the Citizen Contact Center at 520-509-3555.

The Pinal County Development Services Maintenance Yards' update their Business Hours

Effective December 4, 2023, the Pinal County Development Services Maintenance Yards' hours of operation will be Monday-Thursday, 5:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Friday: emergency coverage only.

For questions, contact us at 520- 866-5111.

PCSO raising funds for Shop with the Sheriff 2023

Thanks to the generosity of our residents and local businesses, the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office was able to assist a total of 107 children from 39 different families in 2022 through our “Shop with the Sheriff” program. Again this year, we are reaching o...

PCACC Pupdate Newsletter

Read the November Pinal County Animal Care & Control Latest Newsletter

The Pinal County Development Services Department Updates Business Hours

Effective January 8, 2024- the Pinal County Development Services Department will be changing its business hours to Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. This will apply to the Development Services Department only and does not extend to other county de...

Pinal County Tribute to our Veterans

Veterans Day Event

Date:  Thursday, November 9th 

Time: 1:00 PM

Location: 1891 Historic Courthouse - 135 N. Pinal Street, Florence, AZ 85132

Ceremonial Room 

Light Refreshments to follow 

Jury Duty Scam Alert

An individual posing as a Pinal County Sheriff's Office employee has been calling residents demanding payment in lieu of arrest for missing jury duty.

If you receive one of these scam phone calls, please: 

• Remember that PCSO will never ask...

Arizona Association for Economic Development Recognizes Pinal County Initiatives

The Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED) recognized Pinal County with two Golden Prospector Awards for Economic Development initiatives at its recent Fall Forum.

The County received recognition in the Multimedia Promotion Category for the &a...

Adopt a County Road Volunteer Recognition

As a way of saying thank you, Pinal County Development Services is recognizing our longstanding volunteer groups in the Adopt A County Road Program. Each group we recognize will get a sign placed at their cleanup site for every five years of service. Thes...

Pinal County Attorney's Office Partnering on Free Family Resource Event in Coolidge

PCAO will partner with other local agencies to provide a free family resource event in Coolidge on Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event is open to the public and will feature the following free resources:

• Haircuts
• Winter Clothing
• Diapers
• Dent...

Simple Steps for a Safe and Spooktacular Halloween

Spooky season is upon us! With Halloween events beginning to kick off around the county this weekend, here are some tips from SafeKids to ensure you have a fun and safe Halloween weekend!

• Carry glow sticks or flashlights, use reflective tape or stickers on...

Medical Examiner's Office Receives $500k Grant from the National Institute of Justice

Suzi Dodt, Medicolegal Death Investigator, and Dr. Courtney Koppenhaver-Astrom, Forensic Anthropologist, provide details on the recent award of a five hundred thousand dollar grant to the Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office from the National Institute ...

Voter Reminder!

As a reminder to Pinal County Voters who have received a jurisdictional election ballot, please remember to check both sides! There can be bond and override elections on each side of your ballot. 

For questions regarding the 2023 Jurisdictional El...

Economic and Workforce Development Director Highlights Pinal County Growth

Economic and Workforce Development Director Highlights Pinal County Growth at Phoenix State of the Market Event - On Thursday, October 12th, the Pinal County Economic and Workforce Development Department was a sponsor of and presented at the Bisnow Phoeni...

2023 Jurisdictional Election - Replacement Ballot Information

Jurisdictional Elections for voters throughout Pinal County will be held this November. Participating jurisdictions will hold a "Ballot by Mail" election, and all qualified voters who live in the city or town boundaries will be automatically sen...

Right of Way Road Maintenance

Did you know? Pinal County Development Services maintains the rights-of-way on all county-maintained roads, including vegetation control, allowing motorists to clearly see road signs and ensure shoulders are clear zones, safe for motorists to pull over.

If...

2023 Jurisdictional Election Information

Jurisdictional Elections for voters throughout Pinal County will be held this November. Participating jurisdictions will hold a “Ballot by Mail” election, and all qualified voters who live in the city or town boundaries will be automat...

Board Proclaims October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Pinal County

At the October 4th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved the proclamation announcing the month of October to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness in Pinal County. 

Domestic Violence is prevalent in every community and affects all peopl...

Board Proclaims October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in Pinal County

At the October 4th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved the proclamation announcing the month of October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness in Pinal County. 

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to in...

Board Proclaims October 23-31, 2023, as "Red Ribbon Week" in Pinal County

At the October 4th Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board approved October 23-31, 2023, as "Red Ribbon Week" in Pinal County. 

Red Ribbon Week promotes family and individual responsibilities for living healthy, drug-free lifestyles with...

District 5 Supervisor Jeff Serdy Recognized Constituent Garland James

In the Board of Supervisors meeting held on October 4, 2023, District 5 Supervisor Jeff Serdy recognized Garland James, a constituent from his district and World War II Veteran who recently celebrated his 102nd birthday.

Updated Statement from the Pinal County School Superintendent's Office

As of today, Monday, October 2, 2023, all staff members from school districts: Apache Junction, Casa Grande High School, Combs, Coolidge, Florence, Maricopa, Mary C. O'Brien, Oracle, Picacho, Sacaton, Santa Cruz, Stanfield, Superior, and Toltec have recei...

Pinal County Election and Voter Information Center Update!

Tom Beveridge, Superintendent for FCI Constructors, provides an update on the progress of the new Pinal County Election and Voter Information Center. Construction on the facility, located in Florence, began in March, and the building is expected to be rea...

Board of Supervisors Approve FY 23/24 Non-Profit Contributions

At Wednesday's Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved the award of the FY 23/24 Non-Profit Contributions. Each Supervisor had $120,000 to distribute to non-profits in their district who had submitted an application earlie...

Public Meetings for Central Arizona Parkway

In an effort to inform the public and to receive feedback, Pinal County will be hosting two public meetings regarding the extension of State Route 24 and the Central Arizona Parkway. 

Public Meetings on Central Arizona Parkway

When: Oct. 16th&n...

Pinal County Celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place annually between September 15 - October 15 to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. We are proud to represent a diverse comm...

County Manager's Office Announce New Appointments

The County Manager's Office has today announced the appointment of a new Deputy County Manager, as well as a new Director and Deputy Director of the Human Resources and Risk Management Department.

Cathryn Whalen becomes a Deputy County Manager alo...

Pinal County to Resume Issuance of Open Burning Permits September 28th

Visit our Air Quality Burn Permit page for additional information. 

Maricopa Elementary School Students Learn First Hand the Importance of Civic Engagement

Building a relationship with the political process early on is key to forming lifelong voting habits. The Pinal County Elections Department helped foster the importance of civic engagement by lending the students of Butterfield Elementary in Maricopa offi...

Pinal County Workforce Development Board Seeking Feedback on Initiatives and Outreach Efforts

The Pinal County Workforce Development Board has contracted with Blossom Digital Marketing to assist in a comprehensive approach to promote ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County services. 

In our continual pursuit of serving employers and job seekers more eff...

September 11-15, 023 is Disability Voting Rights Week

There are over 38 million people with disabilities who are eligible to vote, but access barriers keep many disabled voters from accessing their right to vote. Disability Voting Rights Week is all about protecting the rights of people with disabilities to ...

Judge Karen F. Palmer Appointed to the Pinal County Superior Court by Governor Hobbs

Today, Karen F. Palmer was appointed to the Pinal County Superior Court by Governor Hobbs. Prior to her role as a court commissioner, she was a deputy county attorney in the Pinal County Attorney’s Office, where she worked in the Child Support Division an...

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Remember, the 988Lifeline can provide emotional support for anyone who needs it, any time, day or night.

Call, text, or chat 988 if you are having a mental health issue or crisis or just need someone to talk...

Understanding Your Property Tax Correspondence

Property Tax Bills will be arriving soon in mailboxes - do you know what this means for you? In this video, Pinal County Treasurer Michael McCord answers some of the most common questions residents have at this time of year.

Become a Poll Worker for the 2024 Election Season

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Pinal County Poll Worker! As a poll worker, you are a critical part of the election process and help us to ensure that each election is accurate and fair. Election work is rewarding and engaging for those who want...

Board of Supervisors Approve Diaper Need Awareness Week

On September 6, 2023, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors proclaimed the week of September 18 - September 24, 2023, as Diaper Need Awareness Week. From September 7-24, 2023, diaper donations will be accepted at the county Board of Supervisor offices, lo...

ADOT Seeking Input on the Next Phase of the North-South Freeway Plan

Arizona Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Pinal County, is beginning the next phase of study for the proposed north-south freeway segment between Florence and Apache Junction.

This includes three public meetings to be held in mid-September ...

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

Did you know the Pinal County Library District now provides access to library services online? For Pinal County residents who can not make it into a physical library location, you can obtain a virtual library card and read right from home!

The Pinal County...

Camping Resumes at Peralta Regional Park

With the cooler weather on its way, camping has resumed at Peralta Regional Park beginning on September 1st! Peralta Regional Park is situated in the incredible Superstition Mountains and offers the following amenities:

•  Equestrian stagin...

PCACC Presents: Save a Life Saturdays!

In addition to $5 Friday's PCACC Presents:

Save a Life Saturdays! Every Saturday, PCACC will be having fee-waived adoptions for all animals six months and older!

*This will not include puppies or kittens under six months

Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Monday, August 21, 2023, was National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, a chance to remember those who died from the drug while recognizing its current impacts and prevalence in communities across the country. PCAO has already charged more fentanyl c...

SR 88 (Apache Trail) Draft Design Concept Report Now Available for Public Review and Comments

The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) is conducting a study of a 7-mile segment of State Route (SR) 88 (Apache Trail) between the Fish Creek Hill overlook and Apache Lake Marina Road (milepost 222 to 229), which remains closed to traffic due to ...

Pinal County Parks & Trails Wins 2023 Natural Resources Award

This award recognizes an agency's significant, innovative, and successful contributions toward the quality of services within the area of park facilities and natural resource acquisitions, development, maintenance, and operations. This includes p...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for AZ City's New Community Center & Library

On Wednesday, County officials and community members cut the ribbon on Arizona City's new Community Center and Library in the unincorporated Community in the southwest of Pinal County.

The $3.2 million project saw Arizona City's existing ...

Supervisors Approve 2023-2024 Property Tax Levies and Rates

At a Special Meeting on Monday morning, the Board of Supervisors approved the fiscal year 2023-2024 property tax levies and rates for all governmental entities of Pinal County in accordance with A.R.S. 42-17151 and 42-17254. The Pinal County proposed prim...

August Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Staying up to date on your vaccines can help protect you and those around you. Schedule immunization needs with Pinal County Public Health at 1-866-960-0633. For more information on routine vaccinations for...

TAC Member Spotlight Maxine Brown

The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) consists of ten appointed community volunteers of Pinal County and is the recommending body to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on transportation planning, construction, and maintenance projects. 

W...

Supervisors Attend Signing of County-Proposed Bill

On Thursday, Supervisors Goodman, McClure, and Miller, along with County Manager Leo Lew, attended a bill signing at the Governor's Office for HB2438, which grants counties additional authority to participate in water reuse, recycling, and recharge projec...

Facilities Department Awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Award

Congratulations to the Facilities Department, who were recently awarded the 2023 Project of the Year Award by The American Public Works Association (APWA) for their work on the construction of the County Attorney's Building. The project was successful in ...

Sign Up for the Pinal County Recording Notification Service

The Pinal County Recording Notification System is a free online service that alerts subscribers when a document is recorded with the Pinal County Recorder’s Office. Users who sign up for the service will receive an email notification when a docu...

Public Works and Community Development Coming Together

The County has announced that it is bringing together the Public Works and Community Development Departments into Development Services and that Joe Ortiz, a 36-year Public Works employee, will be the Managing Director of Development Services. County Manag...

PCAO Attorney Named ‘Felony Prosecutor of the Year’

(FLORENCE, AZ, July 31, 2023) – The Pinal County Attorney’s Office is honored to recognize one of its prosecutors, named as the Felony Prosecutor of the Year.

Patrick Johnson, lead capital attorney at PCAO, was named 2023 Felony Prosecutor of the Year by t...

Monsoon Season Safety

Monsoon storms in Arizona can come without much warning and are unpredictable. When our Pinal County Public Works Maintenance crews get called out, they determine which roads may be too dangerous to cross and place warning signs accordingly. It only takes...

County's Vector Control Program Monitors Mosquitoes & West Nile Virus Risk

Many Pinal County residents experienced their first Monsoon storm of the season this week. This is an important reminder to remove any standing water in your yard after a storm, as mosquitoes can lay eggs in as little as a 1/4 inch of water - that can be ...

Statewide Recognition for Pinal County Defense Attorneys & Staff

Four Pinal County Public Defense Services staff were recently honored at the annual Arizona Public Defenders Association (APDA) summer conference. 

Public Defender Chris Phillis was presented with the Gideon Award. The APDA's highest disti...

Pinal County Juvenile Court Services, Adult Probation Celebrate Pretrial, Probation & Parole Week

Pinal County Adult Probation celebrated the 23rd Annual Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week on Wednesday, July 19th, with a ceremony to celebrate their work and to swear in 12 Probation Officers hired since January 2023. The Pinal County Adul...

Pinal County Flood Monitoring Systems Provide Critical Data to Predict Potential Floods

Did you know the Pinal County Flood Control District operates and maintains 48 Flood Monitoring Stations throughout the county and beyond? These stations give real-time data to predict the possibility of flooding. We use these to determine whether to issu...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Held for San Manuel Senior Center

Donated to the county in 1992 by Magma Copper, the San Manuel Senior Center has served as a vital resource to the community's seniors for many years providing social engagement and enrichment opportunities. The San Manuel Senior Center has greatl...

Pinal County Economic Development Highlighted in AZ Big Media

The little county that could, here's how Pinal County is using its geography and workforce to become an economic powerhouse. 

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PCSO to continue speed enforcement details thanks to AZGOHS grant

In addition to daily traffic and speed enforcement by the Pinal County Sheriff's Office Traffic Unit, Pinal County Sheriff's Office Deputies also conduct regularly scheduled speed enforcement operations. Since October 2022, PCSO deputies have issued 276 s...

AZGOHS grant helps keep Pinal Co. roads safe from impaired drivers

For yet another year, The Pinal County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a generous grant from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety (AZGOHS) totaling $270,000 to help keep our county roads safe from impaired drivers.The major...

Arizona Workforce Summit

On June 29 -30th, the Pinal County Workforce Development Board, the Workforce Arizona Council, the Maricopa County Workforce Development Board, and the City of Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board joined forces for the first-ever Arizona Workf...

Annual Pretrial, Probation, and Parole Supervision Week

Pinal County, Arizona -  Pinal County Juvenile Court is helping celebrate the 2023 Pretrial, Probation, and Parole

Supervision Week (PPPS Week) on July 16-22. The theme Stronger Together highlights how community corrections

professionals are workin...

Prop 207 revenue funds two new PCSO motorcycles

As part of the Smart and Safe Arizona Act (Prop 207) passed by Arizona voters in 2020, a percentage of the tax revenue raised from recreational marijuana sales is earmarked for funding local law enforcement agencies.Recently, the Arizona Governor's Office...

PCSO doubling child sex crimes investigation resources

Over the last several years, Detectives with the Pinal County Sheriff's Office have been dedicated to investigating internet crimes against children and arresting child predators. 

But the problem continues to escalate here in the United States. L...

Pinal County Pet Licensing Now Through DocuPet!

Pinal County pet owners can now license their pets online! The new, easy-to-use online licensing service through DocuPet, provides a quick and seamless way to license your pet from the comfort of your own home. Not a big online user? No worries, in-person...

AZGOHS grant funds PCSO Holiday DUI Task Force events

Thanks to a generous $50,000 grant from the Arizona Governor's Office of Highway Safety, the Pinal County Sheriff's Office will be able to continue to fund overtime and other employee related expenses during our holiday DUI Task Force events.  So...

STV Inc. Hosting Open Houses to Discuss Incorporation

STV Inc. 2024, a group committed to incorporating San Tan Valley into a municipality by ballot initiative in November 2024, is excited to release its boundary maps for the future municipality. The release of these maps marks the beginning of a conversatio...

Air Quality Interim Director Appointed

Pinal County Interim Director of Air Quality Scott DiBiase left the County this week to take a position with the Pima County Department of Environmental Quality. Scott has served Pinal County's Air Quality Department since 2004, and we wish him well in Tu...

Clerk of the Board Office Hosts Municipal Clerks from Across the County

On Wednesday, June 28th, the Pinal County Clerk of the Board Office hosted the Arizona Municipal Clerks Association (AMCA) Region 6 Meeting, extending the invitation to all City and Town Clerks of Pinal County. During the meeting, the Elections Department...

Board of Supervisors Approve FY 2023-2024 Final Budget

At Wednesday's Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Board voted to approve, in accordance with A.R.S. 42-17104 and A.R.S. 42-17107 (Truth in Taxation Hearing) of Resolution No. 070523-01-PCB for the adoption of the Pinal County FY 2023 - 2024 budget, beginni...

Excessive Heat Watch in Effect From This Weekend Through Early Next Week

An excessive heat watch will be in effect through July 4th. Be sure to protect yourself, your children, and your pets from the heat and sun:

• Drink plenty of water and beverages with electrolytes to protect from heat stress
• Apply sunscreen (SPF 30+) every tw...

TAC Member Spotlight Kevin Louis

The Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) consists of ten appointed community volunteers of Pinal County and is the recommending body to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on transportation planning, construction, and maintenance projects. 

W...

Mosquito Control Awareness Week

They're back! Mosquitos aren't just a nuisance, they spread germs that can make you sick. This National Mosquito Control Awareness Week, learn tips to keep mosquitoes away from your home this summer and learn more from the Cente...

Geraldine Roll resigns as Elections Director

Pinal County announces that Geraldine Roll has resigned from her position as Elections Director. Ms. Roll stepped into the position after the 2022 General Election, overseeing the recount process. 

County Manager Leo Lew commented, "I want to...

Election Department News Updates

County's Election Management System Undergoes Certified Upgrades

ES&S (Election Systems and Software) has begun on-site installation of a certified upgrade to the County's Election Management system. 

Observers were invited from the local Pinal...

Medical Examiner's Office Releases Annual Report

The Pinal County Medical Examiner's Office has released its Annual Report, which reveals the trends in the 1182 cases they investigated. In this video, Operations Manager Andre Davis and Medicological Investigator Emily Vecchi discuss the overvie...

Hunt Highway Project

With the help of “the pothole tax,” Pinal County was able to transform Hunt Highway from a two-lane road with flooding issues into a major thoroughfare that not only relieved congestion but also serves as an economic driver for the region. As a joint proj...

Board of Supervisors to Hold Truth in Taxation Hearings on July 5, 2023

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors will hold three Truth in Taxation hearings during the final budget adoption Regular Session Meeting at 9:30 AM on Wednesday, July 5th, 2023.

Members of the public are invited to attend the meeting that will take place ...

A Fresh Welcome for Apache Junction

The monument at the northeast entrance to Apache Junction on State Route 88 and Hackamore Road is a well-known landmark for locals and visitors alike. However, it's no secret that the area around the monument has suffered damage from wildfires over the ye...

Jury Duty Scam Alert!

An individual posing as a Pinal County Sheriff's Office employee has been calling residents claiming they have missed jury duty or have warrants for their arrest.

If you receive one of these scam phone calls, please: 

• Remember that PCSO will never ...

Pinal County - Wide Open Opportunity

Come and Discover why so many companies are choosing to make Pinal County their home, as we hear from the County and its cities and towns on the opportunities on offer across this over five thousand square miles County located between Phoenix and Tucson.

W...

New Zip Code Coming to the San Tan Valley/Queen Creek Area

The U.S. Postal Service recently announced a new ZIP code coming to the San Tan Valley and Queen Creek area.

The new 85144 ZIP code will encompass the area south of Empire Boulevard, west of Gary Road, and north of Arizona Farms Road. There are currently 2...

Pinal County Launches “Preserving Our Future” Public Awareness Campaign

FLORENCE – To mark the beginning of the “Preserving Our Future” public awareness campaign, Pinal County Public Works will be installing road signs to mark projects which were funded by the county’s half-cent excise tax. These signs will be installed along...

Roadwork on Gantzel Road and Painted Desert Drive

Roadwork will take place on Gantzel Road and Painted Desert Dr. intersection beginning Tuesday, May 30th through January 1st, 2024. This will be day work to install a traffic signal. There will be a speed reduction and lane closure for northbound and sout...

Pinal County's Animal Shelter is Over Crowded

Director Audra Michaels Featured on AZFamily, Discusses the Current Influx of Animals at the Shelter Pinal County Animal Care and Control Director Audra Michael was recently featured on AZFamily to raise awareness of issues the shelter has been facing as ...

Traffic Improvements for Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road Underway

One of the ways we are Preserving Pinal is to improve and repair the intersection of Hunt Highway and Arizona Farms Road. Rapid growth has made these improvements necessary for traffic and safety issues. Phase 1 will install a left turn lane on southbound...

County Opens New Medical Examiner's Facility

On Wednesday, the Board of Supervisors cut the ribbon on the County's new Medical Examiner's building, located on Bowling Road in Florence, behind the Justice Complex. 

The building, which cost $8.5 million and took fourteen mont...

PCSO wants to remind you to "Buckle Up Arizona... It’s the Law!"

Pinal County Sheriff's Deputies are joining agencies across Arizona for the upcoming statewide "Buckle up Arizona… It’s the Law!" enforcement campaign. 

From May 22nd through June 4th, 2023 our Deputies will...

New Construction and General Fugitive Dust Rules go into effect June 1st

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors in response to the West Pinal PM10 Nonattainment Area redesignation to Serious PM10 Nonattainment, adopted new, more stringent construction and general fugitive dust rules which go into effect June 1st.

West Pinal Cons...

What Makes Pinal County Move?

The most asked question we get is, “I pay my property tax, why can’t you build a road with it?” The simple answer is that property taxes don’t pay for roads in Pinal County. Here is a short video explaining how our ...

Preserving Our Future - History of the Transportation Improvement & Maintenance Program (TIMP)

Pinal County’s half-cent road excise tax was passed in 1986 and renewed in 2005. Sometimes called the “pothole tax,” this local funding is used to preserve and build our roads throughout our region. This tax is the only fundi...

2023 San Tan Valley Resident Survey Results

Supervisor Goodman's office collected survey responses from San Tan Valley residents regarding preferences for the future of the community. The survey was open during the month of December and remained open through January 15, 2023.  It was less ...

Pinal, cities rely on 1/2-cent roads tax

Pinal Central Article from reporter Mark Cowling

FLORENCE — People who shop in Pinal County have been paying a half-cent sales tax to repair the roads for almost 40 years. Voters must agree to renew it every 20 years, and county officials are alr...

As roads deteriorate, how will Pinal County solve its transportation tax conundrum?

Arizona Republic Traffic Article from reporter Sasha Hupka

Every weekday morning, nearly 60% of Pinal County's commuters pilgrimage across county lines.

Nearly three-quarters of working residents there hold jobs in neighboring Maricopa County, according to ...

County Seeks Public Comment on Draft 2023 Five-Year Transportation Improvement & Maintenance Program

The Draft 2023 Five-Year Transportation Improvement and Maintenance Program for Budget Years 2022-2023 through 2026-2027 is available for public review and comment by visiting the county’s website at: www.pinal.gov/TIMP

Updated annually, the transportation...

Parks & Trails - Fire Ban

The Pinal County Parks & Trails Department will initiate a fire ban from Monday, May 1, 2023, until September 30, 2023, for all Pinal County-managed parks, trails, and trailheads. For a complete list of locations, click here.   

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District 2 Supervisor Goodman Gives Update on Hunt Highway & AZ Farms Project

Pinal County District 2 Supervisor Mike Goodman brings an update on an upcoming project to address a significant transportation concern in the San Tan Valley area. This summer, a left-hand turn lane, and a temporary traffic light will be added to Hunt Hig...

Pinal County Coalition to End Homelessness

Did you know there is a group of organizations dedicated to ending homelessness in Pinal County? Through a network of local service providers, The Pinal County Coalition to End Homelessness (PCCEH) works collaboratively to ensure all people experiencing a...

Rainwater Collector Built Along Arizona Trail at Freeman Trailhead

The Arizona Trail Association recently installed a rainwater collection tank along the Arizona Trail at the Freeman Road trailhead.

The construction of this rainwater collector was made possible through grant funding and will provide water to hikers, biker...

How Does Pinal County Public Works, Work?

The most common question we receive is, “I pay property taxes, why can’t you build a road with it?”

The simple answer is your property taxes don’t pay for roads in Pinal County. Here is a short video explaining how our public works budget comes together, a...

Sun Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization Survey

Please take a few minutes and take the Sun Corridor Metropolitan Planning Organization Survey. The SCMPO provides transportation planning services to the communities of Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, and rural parts of Pinal County. 

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Pinal County Animal Care and Control Celebrates Animal Care and Control Officer Appreciation Week

In this video, hear the story of how Pinal County Animal Care and Control staff went above and beyond to help reunite a pet with its owner after the owner traveled from Nevada to adopt another dog from PCACC.

Our Pinal County Animal Care and Control team c...

Animal Care and Control met at the State Capitol

On Thursday, Director Audra Michael and her staff from Pinal County Animal Care and Control met at the State Capitol to hear a legislative proclamation celebrating the week. Officers met with Representative Amish Shah and Senator John Kavanagh, who introd...

Jury Questionnaires Have Been Mailed

Jury questionnaires were mailed out at the start of the week to 20,000 Pinal County residents. If you receive a questionnaire, please note that this is not a summons. Jury questionnaires are sent to residents to determine eligibility for jury service.

Plea...

Supervisor Miller Works to Make Hopi Hills Neighborhood Safer from Fire Damage

Pinal County District Three Supervisor Steve Miller took action to ensure fire hydrants were installed in the Hopi Hills neighborhood near Casa Grande after many house fires occurred in the area over the years.

Supervisor Miller worked with County Grants C...

LG Energy Solution To Invest $5.5 Billion To Build Battery Manufacturing Complex In Queen Creek

LG Energy Solution (LGES), a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems, today announced it will invest a total of $5.5 billion to build a battery manufacturing complex in Queen Cre...

Superstition Region Interagency Information Center Survey

Pinal County District 5 Supervisor Jeff Serdy is evaluating the appetite for a Superstition Region Interagency Information Center. He would be grateful if you would take the time to complete this survey to help guide the process. 

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Open Burn Permits - Suspended as of April 28th

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