1.27.25 - Maricopa County Informal Meeting
January 27, 2025 at 4:30:00 PM
Supervisors’ Conference Room, 301 W Jefferson, 10th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Parking Info:
Public Comment Type:
Meeting Topics:
Free, Paid
In Person, Email
Budgets
PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA
FY 2026 Budget Presentations:
School Superintendent, Sheriff, Clerk of the Court: These presentations likely outline budget allocations for education, law enforcement, and judicial services.
Impact on Freedom: Budgets can influence policy decisions affecting public freedoms, such as education policies or law enforcement practices.
Impact on Taxpayers: Increased or decreased funding directly affects tax rates and public spending. Transparency in budget allocation is crucial for taxpayer accountability.
Owner Transfer for Ralph's Nino's Pizzeria:
Approval of liquor license transfer under A.R.S. § 4-203.
Impact on Freedom: Facilitates business operation and individual economic freedom by allowing ownership changes with minimal bureaucratic hindrance.
Impact on Taxpayers: Generally, this has a neutral impact unless there are changes in business practices affecting local revenue or regulatory compliance.
Petition Hearing for Wrigley Terrace-Tangerine Park Irrigation Water Delivery District:
Public hearing regarding formation of a special district for water management.
Impact on Freedom: Formation of special districts involves community governance, potentially affecting property rights and local decision-making autonomy.
Impact on Taxpayers: Creation of special districts often involves new taxes or assessments to fund district operations, thus increasing financial burdens on landowners within the district.
Executive Session:
Closed session for discussion on sensitive issues.
Impact on Freedom: While necessary for certain discussions, executive sessions limit public transparency, potentially impacting public trust and accountability.
Impact on Taxpayers: Decisions made in executive sessions can have significant financial implications, but the lack of transparency might affect taxpayer oversight.