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- From Maricopa to federal prison
![Councilmember candidate Vincent Manfredi speaks with attendees at the 2026 City Council Forum in the Maricopa Library on June 25, 2026. [Ryan Tafoya]](https://inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/20260625-Tafoya-2026-Council-Forum-10-rpolgpy4zvy44ux5spw7710h96cm70562qk8ovxs3o.jpg "20260625-Tafoya-2026-Council-Forum-10")
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![[Bryan Mordt]](https://inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/BCM_4234-rb3mcpmp1rfnqnex3wk0fiwsepnyjyb5hr3tz8d7k4.jpg "Crosswalk at North Porter Road & Alan Stephens Parkway")
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- Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor
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