September 8th Special: POST Meeting Report

The Board convened for a 7-minute Special Meeting solely to correct $73.7 million in tax levy errors affecting six school districts. The original levy packet was adopted on August 17,…

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Flock Facts: The Full Picture

They call it a license plate reader. The record says something larger. Technology changes. The oath does not. The full documentary is not a brand feud. It is a tour…

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September 2nd Formal Meeting: POST Meeting Report

The September 2, 2026 formal meeting lasted 3 hours and 3 minutes with four of five supervisors present. Steve Gallardo (D5) was absent. Every vote was 4-0 — there were…

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Notice to Cure Served

On July 15, a 14-day notice to cure was handed up at the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. On August 19, a courtesy notice followed as a final notice. The…

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September 2nd Formal: PRE-Meeting Report

This is a 84-item formal meeting with an estimated $95.7 million in financial exposure. The agenda is heavy on Planning & Zoning (six rezonings, five by the same law firm),…

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Flock Theme Song Sampler

Three recordings. One line in the sand. “Get the Flock Outta Here!” comes in reggae and pop-rock. “Same Pig, Different Lipstick” names the trick that follows a canceled contract: new…

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Flock Facts: Surveillance 101

License plate readers are only one piece of a much larger picture. Technology changes. The oath does not. They call it a license plate reader. That is the sales pitch.…

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August 19th Formal Meeting: POST Meeting Report

The August 19, 2026 Formal Board Meeting of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors convened at 9:30 AM in the Supervisors’ Auditorium with all five supervisors present, though Supervisor Steve…

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Pinal County Sheriff Takes a Constitutional Stand

Pinal County, Arizona, just delivered a clear message about the limits of government surveillance and the duty of elected officials to defend constitutional rights. Sheriff Ross Tele announced that he…

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