Urban Governance

Maricopa County demonstrates urban governance and public service in every way. The county demonstrates urban governance through its relations with cities within its boundaries and the population it serves is over 3.5 million. Maricopa County is the 14th largest county in the United States and includes the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. The county operates all the jails within its boundaries and has to work with local law enforcement on a daily basis. The Maricopa County Human Services Department demonstrates public service by providing services to the public.  The department provides education resources and workforce development services as well. Another department that services the public within the county is the Maricopa County Education Services Agency (MCESA). This department helps school districts within Maricopa County with implementation of state education requirements and mandates and providing resources to home schooled children. Public Health-WIC is another program that demonstrates public service by offering assistance and resources to new mothers within the county. I can continue to write about how Maricopa County demonstrates urban governance and public service, but because it is a local government I think it is given that the organization demonstrates both in many ways.