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In five years, Maricopa has grown
from a small agricultural town of
1,000 people to a major player in
Arizona'sgrowth market
from a small agricultural town of
1,000 people to a major player in
Arizona'sgrowth market
Current projections put
Maricopa's population at 100,000
by 2010. Planning and vision are
needed to keep growth in line
with the needs of our citizens.
Maricopa's population at 100,000
by 2010. Planning and vision are
needed to keep growth in line
with the needs of our citizens.
Helping Determine Maricopa's Future
Brent Murphree is a vital part of the team that has built
and incorporated the City of Maricopa. For years the
area had languored in the hands of Pinal County officials
who had no vision for growth and saw Maricopa as the
poor relation in county politics. Finally, with a growing
population base, Brent and a handful of other citizens
lept at the opportunity to help Maricopa control its own
destiny. The 2003 incorporation of Maricopa took the
town from an overlooked agriculture and transportation
center on the west side of Pinal County to a vital,
municipality which is now being recognized nationally as
a model for municipal growth.
and incorporated the City of Maricopa. For years the
area had languored in the hands of Pinal County officials
who had no vision for growth and saw Maricopa as the
poor relation in county politics. Finally, with a growing
population base, Brent and a handful of other citizens
lept at the opportunity to help Maricopa control its own
destiny. The 2003 incorporation of Maricopa took the
town from an overlooked agriculture and transportation
center on the west side of Pinal County to a vital,
municipality which is now being recognized nationally as
a model for municipal growth.
Serving to Build a Better Community
Recognized for his vision, Brent was appointed to serve on
Maricopa's first city council and was named vice-mayor by
his peers. In 2004, he ran for public election, won and was
once again called to be vice-mayor by his fellow council
members. Since the beginning he has led the Public Safety
Committee to ensure that the needs of the community are
being met by law enforcement, fire protection, animal control
and other essential services. Transportation, education,
public safety, economic development and, of course, rapid
development are issues that demand attention and Brent
brings his experience and vision to the table to help in
Maricopa's future.
Maricopa's first city council and was named vice-mayor by
his peers. In 2004, he ran for public election, won and was
once again called to be vice-mayor by his fellow council
members. Since the beginning he has led the Public Safety
Committee to ensure that the needs of the community are
being met by law enforcement, fire protection, animal control
and other essential services. Transportation, education,
public safety, economic development and, of course, rapid
development are issues that demand attention and Brent
brings his experience and vision to the table to help in
Maricopa's future.
Murphree Continues to Confront the Issues of Our Growing City By:
Brent Murphree
 | Growing Maricopa wisely | |
| Building a sense of community | |
| Keeping Maricopa safe | |
| Developing jobs and an economic base | |
| Investing in intellectual capital | |
| Keeping Pace With Maricopa's Growth |
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For a slide show of a recent hike
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