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NEW 🚨 CALL TO ACTION:
Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan Updates
ASK Maricopa County to Update the Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan
Why This Matters
Maricopa County uses its Comprehensive Plan and Area Plans to guide zoning, development, and long-term growth decisions.
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The Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan, which helps define land use and community character for our area, is outdated and no longer reflects current conditions or challenges—especially regarding water, infrastructure, and growth pressures.
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👉 Without an updated plan, future rezoning decisions may not reflect the realities of our community today.
The goal is to get your position logged by email or by phone
📧 CALL TO ACTION PART 1:
EMAIL ALL THE SUPERVISORS AND COUNTY MANAGER
📤STEP 1: Copy & Paste recipients
To (paste all recipients - supervisors and chief of staff):
district1@maricopa.gov; district2@maricopa.gov; district3@maricopa.gov; district4@maricopa.gov; district5@maricopa.gov; peter.mains@maricopa.gov; garth.kamp@maricopa.gov; page.gonzales@maricopa.gov; keith.forte@maricopa.gov; john.gomez@maricopa.gov
CC (paste city manager & planning and zoning department managers):
jen.pokorski@maricopa.gov; Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov; rachel.applegate@maricopa.gov;
📤STEP 2: Choose a subject line for our email: having a unique subject line in your email will help get the attention of Supervisors.
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Subject Line Options
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Request to Update Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan
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Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan Update Needed – Water & Infrastructure Concerns
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Update Needed for Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan
📤STEP 3: Write your email or COPY & PASTE an email version below:
There are 3 versions listed, or you can make your own. They need to hear your words.
📧 Email Version 1
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Dear Supervisors and Commissioners,
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I am a resident of Rio Verde Foothills and am requesting that Maricopa County initiate an update to the Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan.
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The current plan is outdated and does not reflect the significant changes and challenges our community faces today, particularly related to water availability, infrastructure capacity, and development pressure.
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Area Plans are critical tools used to guide zoning and land use decisions. Without an updated plan, future decisions may not align with current conditions.
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I respectfully ask the County to prioritize updating the Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan and ensure it includes policies requiring adequate water supply, infrastructure capacity, and compatibility with the existing rural character.
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Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Sincerely,
[Full Name]
[Address]
[Phone/Email]​
📧 Email Version 2
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Dear Supervisors and Commissioners,
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I am a resident of Rio Verde Foothills and am writing to request that Maricopa County begin the process of updating the Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan.
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Our community has experienced significant changes in recent years, including ongoing water challenges, increased development interest, and strain on infrastructure. The current plan does not reflect these realities.
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Because Area Plans guide future zoning and development decisions, it is important that they accurately represent current conditions and community needs.
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I respectfully ask the County to prioritize an update to the Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan, with a focus on water security, infrastructure capacity, and preserving the rural character of our community.
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Thank you for your time and attention to this important matter.
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Sincerely,
[Full Name]
[Address]
[Phone/Email]
📧 Email Version 3
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Dear Supervisors and Commissioners,
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I am a Rio Verde Foothills resident and request that Maricopa County update the Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan. The current plan is outdated and does not reflect today’s challenges, including water availability, infrastructure capacity, and development pressure.
Please prioritize this update to ensure future decisions are based on current conditions and protect the long-term sustainability of our rural community.
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Sincerely,
[Full Name]
[Address]
[Phone/Email]
📞 CALL TO ACTION PART 2:
30-SECOND CALL SCRIPT
Each Supervisor has a vote. And each Supervisor should hear from you. A call takes ~2–3 minutes total.
SCRIPT:
“Hi, my name is [Name], and I’m a Rio Verde Foothills resident. I’m calling to request that the County update the Rio Verde Foothills Area Plan.
The current plan is outdated and doesn’t reflect our water challenges, infrastructure limits, or development pressure. Please record my request to prioritize updating the plan. Thank you.”