News Flash

Eddie Cook Appointed Maricopa County Assessor

In a unanimous vote, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Gilbert Town Councilman Eddie Cook as the next Maricopa County Assessor.

“Eddie Cook is a dedicated public servant who has proven he puts constituents, and not himself, first...

Get the latest updates on Novel Coronavirus

We know many people have questions about 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Maricopa.gov/Coronavirus is a source you can trust for reliable information from Maricopa County Public Health, CDC, and other trusted partners, which includes details about the virus specif...

Board Of Supervisors Accepts Paul Petersen's Resignation

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors formally accepted the resignation of County Assessor Paul Petersen on Wednesday.

Petersen’s resignation from office comes almost three months to the day after his arrest on numerous criminal charges in connection wi...

Boards Sustains Suspension of Assessor Paul Petersen

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors voted to sustain the 120-day suspension of Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen and recommended the County Attorney pursue removal of the Assessor for willful misconduct in office.

This vote comes after the Board ...

Partnership Addresses Doctor/Nurse Shortage

Maricopa County and Creighton University are working together to address a major challenge to the region’s prosperity and well-being: the growing shortage of doctors and nurses.

The Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority (IDA), backed by the Boar...

Board Appoints Acting Administrator of Assessor’s Office

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed an acting administrator to oversee the Assessor’s Office.  Bill Wiley is an experienced leader with deep knowledge of Maricopa County.  He most recently served as Chief Eng...

Board of Supervisors Suspends Assessor Paul Petersen

The Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to place Assessor Paul Petersen on unpaid suspension for a period of 120 days pursuant to ARS 11-664.  According to the motion approved by the Board, "Mr. Petersen's failure to meaningfully oversee ...

Allister Adel Appointed Maricopa County Attorney

For the first time in Maricopa County history, a woman will serve as the county’s chief prosecutor.  Allister Adel was sworn into office this morning after a unanimous vote of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, appointing her as ...