Category: Elections & Government Accountability

Mesa Proposition 420: Before Asking Taxpayers for More, Should the District Make Better Use of What It Already Owns?

With declining enrollment and changing facility needs, Mesa Proposition 420 would give Mesa Public Schools greater flexibility to sell, lease, or exchange selected district properties, without creating additional taxes. Short on time? Jump to the Bottom Line. Voters should understand that although they’ll see two Mesa Public Schools measures next to each other on their […]

Mesa Proposition 419: Is it really needed at this time?

Voters Face a $449 Million Question in Mesa Proposition 419 With declining enrollment, school consolidations, and a separate request for authority over surplus facilities, Mesa Proposition 419’s $449 million borrowing request raises questions about whether Mesa Public Schools has its long-term facilities plan in the right order. Short on Time? Jump to the Bottom Line. […]

Federal SAVE database in limbo, disrupting Arizona voter citizenship checks

by Katie O’Shaughnessy, Cronkite News July 9, 2026Cronkite News offers an audio version of this story using an automated voice created by AI. Errors in pronunciation, pacing and intonation may occur. If you notice an error please contact cronkitenews@asu.edu. WASHINGTON – Access to a federal database that Maricopa County has used to verify voter citizenship […]

AZGOP Bylaws Ballots Counted: State Committeemen Once Again Reject Top-Down Control

Feb 2, 2026 – Lisa Everett, www.patriotnheels.com On January 31st, volunteers arrived at the Arizona Republican Party (AZGOP) offices in Scottsdale to count the ballots from the bylaw vote taken at the Annual Meeting on January 24th. I attended as an observer for the process. Ballot counting began promptly at 2:00 p.m. and wrapped up […]

Maricopa County Supervisors Clash With Recorder During 2027 Budget Special Meeting

Feb 2, 2026 – Lisa Everett, www.patriotnheels.com On Wednesday, January 28, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors held a Special Meeting to hear 2027 Above Baseline budget requests from several county departments. Departments presenting included County Treasurer John Allen, County Attorney Rachel Mitchell, County Manager Jen Pokorski, and County Recorder Justin Heap. Board Chairwoman Kate […]