Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
| Maricopa County Board of Supervisors | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Leadership | |
Chair |
Clint Hickman (R) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 5 |
Political groups |
Governing party Opposition |
| Elections | |
Next election | November 5, 2022 |
| Website | |
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, is the governing body of Maricopa County; a county of over four million in Arizona. The board has five districts. Members may serve unlimited number of four-year terms, as there are no term limits.[1]
The Board usually meets two Wednesdays every month in the Sullivan Room at the Maricopa County Complex in Phoenix, Arizona. Members of the public are invited to attend these meetings.
Current Members
| Party | District | Name | First elected | Area(s) represented | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | District 1 | Denny Barney[Note 1] | 2012 | Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Phoenix, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun Lakes, Tempe | |
| Republican | District 2 | Steve Chucri | 2012 | Apache Junction, Carefree, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale | |
| Republican | District 3 | Bill Gates | 1997 | Anthem, Desert Hills, New River, Paradise Valley, Phoenix | |
| Republican | District 4 | Clint Hickman | 2014 | Avondale, Aguila, Buckeye, El Mirage, Glendale, Goodyear, New River, Peoria, Sun City, Sun City West, Surprise, Wickenburg, Youngtown | |
| Democratic | District 5 | Steve Gallardo | 2015 | Avondale, Buckeye, Gila Bend, Glendale, Goodyear, Guadalupe, Phoenix, Tolleson | |
History
Maricopa County was officially established on February 17, 1871, the first of the original four counties in Territorial Arizona. The County is named after the Maricopa Indians, who were known to have inhabited the area as early as 1775. Maricopa County’s outer geographical boundaries have not changed since they were first set in 1871.[1]
Mission
The mission of Maricopa County is to provide regional leadership and fiscally responsible, necessary public services so that residents can enjoy living in a healthy and safe community. Maricopa County was officially established on February 14, 1871.
See also
References
- 1 2 "Board of Supervisors". Maricopa County. Retrieved November 10, 2017.
- ↑ Denney Barney has accepted a position as the President/CEO of East Valley Partnership and is expected to resign in 2018.