Sandie Smith receiving her award from Supervisor Serdy
District Civic Engagement Award
On December 4, 2024 the Pinal County Board of Supervisors presented the District 5, Civic Engagement Award to recognize Sandie Smith for her exceptional service and invaluable contribution to District 5 and Pinal County over the years.
Mrs. Smith, a 54-year resident of Pinal County, has actively participated in the growth and development in Pinal County and in the communities served by District 5.
Her dedication to the communities in District 5 is exemplified by the establishment of four successful businesses and the nurturing of a family within the community. Mrs. Smith’s legacy as a public servant is commendable, having served as a member and/or in leadership roles on over 55 federal, state, county and local government commissions and taskforces.
Mrs. Smith’s impressive service to Pinal County led to her election as the first woman in Pinal County to be elected to the Board of Supervisors. During her distinguished 16 years from 1992 to 2008, she actively represented the interests of residents in the cities, towns and rural areas of her District (2).
Through her steadfast perseverance and dedication, Mrs. Smith played an instrumental role in making a positive impact on the community, leaving an indelible mark on District 5 and Pinal County.
Bringing Services To You
| Gold Canyon Residents Only 📅 January 31 & February 1, 2025 🕙 7:00 am – 3:00 pm 📍 Gold Canyon Community Church5810 S. Alameda RoadGold Canyon, AZ 85118 | Dudleyville & Surrounding Areas 📅 February 7-8, 2025 🕙 7:00 am – 12:00 pm 📍 Dudleyville Transfer Station8195 N. Highway 77Winkleman, AZ 85192 |
Pinal County Animal Care and Control Vaccination Clinic
State Law and Pinal County Ordinance requires all dogs three months of age or older to be vaccinated against Rabies and Licensed.
📅 Saturday, January 11th, 2025
🕙 8:00-10:00 am
📍 Pioneer Park Ramada
N. Emory Road
Kearny, AZ 85618
🕙 12:00-2:00 pm
📍 Pinal County Building
118 S. Catalina Street
Mammoth, AZ 85618
Pinal County’s Proposition 486 Wins
Pinal Road Tax Wins Three-Fourths Approval
By MARK COWLING Staff Writer | Maricopa Monitor
FLORENCE — Pinal County’s Proposition 486, renewal of the county’s half-cent sales tax to repair and build roads, was supported by 77% of votes counted by Wednesday.
“That’s wonderful; I hope we can maintain that,” Pinal County Supervisors Chairman Mike Goodman of San Tan Valley said. “It’s critical that we get that one. We need to stay on the upkeep of our roads. If it doesn’t pass we’ll have to look at some alternatives, because we can’t let our roads go.
“… We’ve been there before already when (the state) was taking HURF (road) funds,” Goodman said. “And we’ve done a good job coming back. There’s still a lot more to do.”
The tax, also known as the Transportation Improvement and Maintenance Program or TIMP tax, was first passed almost 40 years ago and Pinal voters renewed it almost 20 years ago. If voters didn’t renew it, it is set to expire at the end of 2026.
The tax raises approximately $36 million per year. Economist Jim Rounds has predicted it will raise between $800 million and $1.2 billion over the next 20 years, depending on economics and county population.
“It’s very, very encouraging,” Pinal Public Works spokesman Ray Telles said of the early returns. “Once that’s official and certified, it’s going to secure the future of transportation for Pinal County and ensure we can do the work we need to do as far as maintaining the roads.
“We want to thank everyone involved in educating the public and getting the information out there,” Telles said. He especially thanked the cities and towns. “Pinal County is not getting any smaller so we just needed to make sure that this funding source was in play for the next 20 years, and we can try to continue to keep up with the amazing growth that we’re having,” Telles said.
Pinal officials had to walk a tightrope of getting the word out that voters had a choice to make without expressly pushing a “yes” vote.
“That was definitely the trick, and laws are like that for a reason,” Telles said. “We’re not in the business of telling people how to vote. But we can educate people.” The ‘Preserving Our Future’ website will remain active to show citizens how their tax dollars are preserving and building roads,” Telles said.
