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🚨 CALL TO ACTION
as of 06/22/26
New Call to Action: Share Your Story with Maricopa County
Our community's voice is being heard and we must continue demonstrating that residents remain informed, engaged, and concerned about this proposal.
What We Need You To Do
Please send a personal email to County officials.
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The most effective emails are personal stories and real-life experiences from the people who live in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding communities.
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Tell County decision-makers how this proposal could affect you, your family, your property, and your community.
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.govÂ
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CC (paste city manager & planning and zoning department managers):
jen.pokorski@maricopa.gov; Joel.Landis@maricopa.gov; rachel.applegate@maricopa.gov;Â
📤STEP 2: Subject Line: create a unique subject line but be sure to reference MorDo Development (case# Z260002 & CPA260001).
Having a unique subject line in your email will help get the attention of Supervisors.
📤STEP 3: Write a Personal Email: Please do not simply copy and paste someone else's message.
Personal stories are far more impactful than form letters.
Consider Including One or More of These Topics:
🚗 Traffic & Road Safety
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How has traffic on Rio Verde Drive affected you?
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Have you experienced congestion, delays, or safety concerns?
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How would an estimated 18,000 additional vehicle trips per day (approx. from West36 & MorDo) impact your daily life?
🔥 Emergency Access & Wildfire Evacuations
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Have you experienced a wildfire evacuation or road closure?
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What concerns do you have about emergency access and evacuation routes?
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How well did Rio Verde Drive function during previous emergencies?
💧 Water Resources
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How did the recent water crisis affect you or your neighbors?
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What concerns do you have about groundwater sustainability and future water availability?
EXAMPLE:
Dear Maricopa County Officials,
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I am a resident in the Rio Verde Foothills and I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed MorDo development and its impact on traffic and emergency access in Rio Verde Foothills and surrounding communities.
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Our community relies on Rio Verde Drive, a two-lane roadway with eastern and western routes providing access in and out of the area. If one route becomes blocked or heavily congested, residents are effectively left with only one way out.
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This is a real concern. We have experienced wildfires in our area that have required evacuation planning and preparedness. During these events, many residents must evacuate not only with personal vehicles but also with horse trailers and livestock, placing additional strain on an already limited road network.
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During the wildfire that occurred near the McDowell Mountains a few years ago, conditions could have easily resulted in a more limited evacuation scenario had the fire spread further north. Adding thousands of additional vehicle trips to Rio Verde Drive raises serious concerns about our community's ability to evacuate safely during an emergency.
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I urge the County to carefully consider whether the existing road infrastructure can safely support the density being proposed and the additional traffic it would generate.
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Thank you for your time and consideration.
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Sincerely,
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