County crime fighting hampered by budget cuts warned
County Attorney Richard Romley says lingering red ink and a near 10 percent cut threaten crime prosecution across Maricopa County. He cites a 40 percent rise in adult violent crimes and a 54 percent jump in juvenile referrals, urging priority funding and even proposing a sales tax referendum to support prosecutors and related services. The governor opposes the tax idea, while Romley urges coordination among city county and state officials to prevent gaps in the justice system.
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Board of Supervisors
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Audit finds abuse risks in Maricopa justice courts
An audit of Maricopa County 21 justice courts by retired Arizona Chief Justice William Holohan exposes old tickets, misbooked funds, and limited judge involvement. It notes some drawers hold cash and checks with poor records while touting hard‑working JPs elsewhere. The report urges reforms by the state high court and Legislature.
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William Holohan
Arizona
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Building a Healthy Mesa fuels Mesa Speaks effort
Mesa Speaks at Mesa Community College kicks off with Building a Healthy Mesa, subdividing the city into 11 attendance district neighborhoods. Organizers aim to spark neighbor involvement, use schools as meeting sites, and form neighborhood councils to tackle local assets and issues. To join call the Mesa Chamber of Commerce at 969-1307.
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Mesa Community College
Mesa
Dan Duncan
Mesa United Way
United Way
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Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Letters Call for Alcohol Ban at Mesa Parks After 1992 Shooting
A Mesa resident recounts a 1992 gunfire incident at Kleinman Park near their home. They urge alcohol bans in all city parks to curb violent incidents and restore family-friendly recreation for the community and visiting grandchildren. Local law enforcement presence is valued, but density and alcohol at parks raise safety concerns.
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Kleinman Park
Tribune Endorsements Stir Mesa City Council Debate
A former newspaper worker objects to the Tribune's editorial endorsements in Mesa politics, calling it a cardinal sin. The letter argues newspapers should rely on ads, opinion pieces, and verification lines rather than influencing voter choice. Mail and fax details for letters to the editor are provided.
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Hilda McGuire
the Tribune
Mesa
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