Contents
6 Welcome letters 10 Maricopa’s rich history 12 City’s history museum 14 ‘The Duke’ 16 Mike Ingram
42 Public safety 44 Courts 46 Nonprofits 52 HOAs
56 Real estate 60 Education 70 Outdoor recreation 75 Health Guide 99 Arts and culture 100 Business directory 107 Restaurant Guide 130 Churches
20 Two decades and counting 26 Twenty years of leaddership 30 Community 32 City and county contacts 36 Elected officials 38 State and federal contacts 40 Voter registration and driver’s licenses
Welcome home! C ongratulations on choosing Maricopa as your new home! with you! Often, among the most difficult things about moving is finding the right service providers who offer high quality at a fair price. Connecting you with the right providers is among the missions of this publication. It’s difficult to imagine a service that isn’t included in this guide! You’ll also find all of the civic and governmental information you need to actively participate and make a difference in the city you now call home. At InMaricopa , information and service are at the heart of our mission. This guide is our way of reaching out and helping you through your first days. You will find those who populate our city to be a lively, diverse mixture that keep it a fascinating and interesting place. Few cities are growing faster, so as you become acquainted, remember that a sizable portion of the population is right there We have provided 24/7/365 local news coverage since 2004 on our website, inmaricopa.com. It is updated several times each day. This is augmented by our social media, primarily our Facebook page. Our monthly magazine, InMaricopa, is delivered to about 30,000 residents every month. And our periodic specialty publications, like this one, are intended to enhance local knowledge. The breadth and depth of our stories coupled with our reach into the community is unmatched. We are the go-to source for Maricopa news. If you cannot find what you need in this guide, let us know! We’ll try to help. And don’t hesitate to contact us with a story idea, or photo, or news tip! We hope you enjoy this guide, and, again, welcome to Maricopa!
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Managing Editor ELIAS WEISS
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ON THE COVER: Sequoia Pathway Academy high school senior and varsity basketball player Aracely Aceves practices her shot in the charter school’s gymnasium before a road game against Anthem Prep Nov. 29, 2023.
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