KEY IMPROVEMENTS COMING YOUR WAY! EXPLORE MARICOPA’S
HISTORY
Crack shot Mr. Wasnauk, whose first name was lost to history, walked into the city from the Ak-Chin reservation every afternoon to meet the passenger trains Nos. 7 and 8. He offered to demonstrate his skill with a bow and arrow by shooting the hat off the head of any passenger willing to take the chance. This 1912 photograph depicts the man, then age 92, with his bow ready to show off his skills for the cost of a quarter. This photo was taken four months after Arizona became a state. Mr. Wasnauk was born in 1820. Maricopa historian Susie Smith remembers some passengers took the chance, and Mr. Wasnauk never once missed his target.
Maricopa is growing fast and there’s a new, convenient way you can stay up to date on the major projects the city is investing in. It’s called ClearGov, an online software that breaks down every dollar allocated for capital improvement projects over the next ten years. These projects are the key to a successful future, and include the development of roads, parks, public safety services, and other vital pieces of infrastructure. A $694 Million Investment in Our Future From 2025 to 2034, the City has over 130 projects planned, with a total investment of nearly $694 million. These projects include building new re stations, transforming existing facilities for new uses, and improving our roadways throughout the community. It’s an ambitious plan, but it’s all part of making sure Maricopa is a place where families can grow, and businesses can thrive. Unlike routine maintenance or small updates, these initiatives are major, often multi-million-dollar projects that require careful planning, funding, and execution. By creating a clear roadmap through the plan, Maricopa ensures it is not only prepared for current growth but also is ready to meet future demands.
Interactive online Plan!
Why a 10-Year Plan? Previously, as in many communities, Maricopa had a ve-year timeline for planning projects. Establishing a ten-year plan allows the City to widen its vision, and strategically plan large-scale infrastructure projects while giving additional time for adjustments and re nements as the community and market conditions evolve. This forward-thinking approach gives more exibility to address the needs of our residents while keeping a clear vision of the future. Explore the Plan Like Never Before Ready to explore these projects in a new way? Scan the QR code to visit the City of Maricopa’s ClearGov platform and view projects by year, area of focus, and more. It’s all about transparency, allowing you to see details of the projects, information on how each project is funded, what’s coming next, and how the City is investing in our shared future. Visit www.Maricopa-AZ.gov/Budget and click on “FY25-34 Capital Improvement Plan” to learn more!
THIS MONTH IN HISTORY For these and other historical stories, visit InMaricopa.com.
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InMaricopa broke the news the city would have its own Central Arizona College campus. Residents gave public input on the $400 million, four-phase, 20-year bond that went on to fund the campus. It opened three years later.
The Maricopa Planning & Zoning Commission tabled the first apartment complex ever proposed in the city, Oasis at the Wells, citing a lack of parking that needed to be addressed before approval. Developers proposed overflow parking on an access road two months later and the complex opened in 2021.
The Fast & Friendly Car Wash on John Wayne Parkway near Hathaway Avenue opened and washed more than 1,100 cars on its first day. Co- owner Jeff Dadam said one of his equipment suppliers, who worked car-wash openings around the world, was impressed: “He said the largest opening day he’s ever seen was about 800 cars, and that was on a Saturday. He said for us to do 1,115 on a Monday and not even open until 8:30 a.m. is just unheard of.”
A Hidden Valley mobile home fire killed Michelle Mariano, 22, and sent her 1-year-old daughter and 28-year-old aunt, Marion Mariano, to a Valley burn center for life- threatening burns. Firefighters said a 3-year-old cousin pulled the baby to safety. “He is a hero,” Maricopa Fire Department Chief Brad Pitassi said of the 3-year-old. The community held a five-hour carwash at AutoZone and raised $2,000 for the family.
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