Pinal County Board of Supervisors - Regular Meeting: August 5, 2026

The Pinal County Board of Supervisors held a regular meeting on August 5, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. The board approved multiple contract awards for services including secure document shredding, drinking water, veterinary, and legal publication services. They also approved contract amendments related to housing roofing and aviation parts, as well as cooperative purchasing agreements and competition and practicals exceeding $100,000. Additionally, the board discussed and approved an intergovernmental agreement involving LG Energy Solutions and the town of Queen Creek for road improvements. A significant agenda item was the approval of a zoning change and planned development overlay for the Ortown solar project, a large-scale renewable energy facility on a reclaimed mining site, which included stipulations for environmental protections and infrastructure improvements. The meeting also addressed concerns about automated license plate reader technology and its privacy implications, leading to a motion to cancel the existing contract. Other items included approval of surplus equipment donations and corrections to legal descriptions for right-of-way easements. The board indicated plans for future discussions on surveillance technology policy.