As word spreads about Question 5, the Maricopa Parks & Recreation Bond, and its wealth of benefits for the city of Maricopa, residents and organizations throughout the community are loudly voicing their support.

“I support the City of Maricopa’s Bond Initiative, both as an individual and as a member of the Friends of the Maricopa Public Library. Families will be more apt to purchase in our neighborhoods if there are top-notch amenities available, and current residences will keep their spending money local,”
   — Judy Babcock, Maricopa

“By voting yes, it exhibits our commitment to [community youths'] bright future. It’s always a struggle each year for city and youth leagues to provide kids with fields.”
   — Joel Griffin, president of the
        Maricopa Youth Football League

“As major supporters of the softball community here in Maricopa, we are contacted regularly by players who wish to start or join teams, but cannot due to lack of playing fields.”
   — maricopasoftball.com

“Since Maricopa only has one city park (Pacana) and it is extremely overburdened with use, every square inch of grass is being utilized to the point of overlapping use by many youth and adult sports activities.”
   — Anthony Beltran, Maricopa resident and baseball coach

“We believe that this investment by the City of Maricopa on behalf of its citizens will bring essential services to our community. We also believe the bond money will be a positive economic stimulus for our local economy.”
   — Chamber of Commerce President Mark Molus

Other supporters:

• Former Maricopa Mayor Kelly Anderson
• Maricopa City Council member Edward Farrell