February 2015
The Beginning of 2015 has been filled with new opportunity, outstanding service, and many memorable moments. Most know I am not prone to sentimentalism. However, since Valentine’s Day is a few days away, I want to “show the love” to some of the wonderful people, organizations, and programs that make Maricopa County so great.
First, I wouldn’t be able to serve without my incredible wife Nichole who keeps so many of the most important things running behind the scenes.
A local non-profit, The Power of One Good Deed (POGD) held a cocktail event and auction called “SNIFF” to raise money for Maricopa County Animal Care and Control’s Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP.) The event raised $50,000. Though I don’t own any animals myself, this is an example of how passion and community partnerships save tax dollars. And I sure do love that! Read the full article on the Ahwatukee Foothills News website.
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County Attorney Bill Montgomery introduced Tori, the new addition to the K9 Victim Support Program (VSP). Thanks to a partnership with PetSmart, the dogs are able to assist victims through the court process.
Learn more about the K9 Victim Support Program on the Maricopa County Attorney's Office website. These dogs even have their own Facebook pages!
Why we nominated him: Tony Sturgeon is our first employee highlight. We appreciate him because in the last month he has bailed us out on at least five different occasions with his technology wizardry. Specifically, there have been several “printer incidents” that almost had the office staff involved in an Office Space scene.
Why he loves MC: “My favorite part of working for Maricopa County has been the opportunities for growth and expansion of my technical knowledge. I’ve been put through training, received help for a certification, and had opportunities to advance. It is a continuous learning process, being exposed to new technologies and I very much enjoy the challenge.”
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Maricopa County Adult Probation Officer wins national award
We are proud of Maricopa County Adult Probation Officer, Kirsten R. Lewis, who has won a distinguished national award from the American Probation and Parole Association for her research on secondary traumatic stress among probation officers working with criminal offenders. Read the full press release online.
 
The Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) has been working hard to update the county’s Transportation System Plan – a long range strategy for meeting the county’s transportation needs through 2035. A part of this process is soliciting public input. We would love to hear from you during either of the following upcoming events:
February 25th, 2015
5:00 – 7:00 PM
@ Town of Queen Creek Founders Hall
22350 S. Ellsworth Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85242
March 3rd, 2015
5:00 – 7:00 PM
@ Pyle Adult Recreation Center MP-A Room
655 E. Southern Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85282
It was my privilege to speak at the Chandler Chamber Public Policy meeting on January 23rd.
Watch the video from the January 23 meeting.
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I was honored to accept the appointment to the Maricopa Association of Governments on behalf of the Board of Supervisors to serve this upcoming year.
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At the Annual County Republican Party meeting, outgoing President AJ LaFaro presented me with a very nice plaque for my service as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors this past year.
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County Recorder Helen Purcell and I at opening day of the Arizona state legislature.
At the January Board of Supervisor meeting, I turned over the Chairmanship to my friend and colleague, Steve Chucri.
Inauguration Day
We welcomed Governor Doug Ducey as Arizona’s 23rd Governor and celebrated with friends.
Attending the GENESIS Youth Program ribbon cutting in Tempe with Tempe Councilwoman Robin Arredondo-Savage (center), Assistant County Manager Mary Ellen Sheppard, and Human Services Director Bruce Liggett.
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February 12th: Happy Birthday, Abraham Lincoln!
One of my favorite Presidents!
February 14th: Happy Birthday, Arizona!
February 22nd: Happy Birthday, George Washington!
Please let us know how we can better serve you.
Sincerely,
Denny Barney, District 1
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
www.maricopa.gov/dist1/
602-506-1776
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