Pinal County Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting: June 17, 2026

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on June 17, 2026, addressing a variety of procurement and budget-related matters. Key procurement actions included approval of multiple contract awards and amendments for services such as retread tires, specialty legal services, inmate communications, social worker services, night vision equipment, inmate commissary and banking services, and less lethal duty ammunition. The board also approved a sole source procurement exceeding $100,000 and a cooperative purchasing agreement. Additionally, the board discussed and approved modifications to the 2025-2028 Arizona at Work Pinal County Workforce Development Plan, focusing on aligning workforce services with employer needs and economic growth. Significant capital projects reviewed included approval of a battery energy storage facility and a natural gas-fired power plant, both emphasizing energy infrastructure development and economic benefits to the county. The board also approved the fiscal year 2026-27 final budget, including employee compensation plans and pension funding policies, with a notable $15.5 million allocation to address the unfunded liability of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System. Salary settings for constables were debated, resulting in a motion to set the salary at $70,000 per year for the upcoming four-year term. Public hearings covered zoning and land use permits for assisted living facilities, wireless communication towers, and industrial projects. The meeting included discussions on law enforcement services for the newly incorporated Santan Valley and community concerns such as animal welfare and utility services. Motions were passed on all major procurement and budget items presented during the session.