Maricopa County READS
As
the school year draws to a close, the Maricopa County Library District (MCLD)
is launching its annual Summer
Reading Program. Join MCLD’s 17 branches, along with 45 municipal libraries
located within Maricopa County, to log your reading online, read an exciting
original story, complete challenges, attend library events, and tag us on
social media (#read20az) from June
1 – August 1. Be sure to sign up for my reading
challenge to get a special badge!
Join our Summer Reading Program beginning June 1.
Register today!
Earn the Supervisor Chucri reading badge
 Get to know your supervisor : Steve Chucri
The Maricopa County Office of Communications developed a profile video for each of the County Supervisors to share with county employees. I would like to share my video with you.
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Maricopa
County sees largest population gain
It’s official! Maricopa County had the highest
population growth in the entire country. We are the fourth largest
county in the nation and continue to be one of the greatest counties to live,
work, and raise a family.
Read my article published in the Phoenix
Business Journal "My View: No surprise Maricopa County is growing again."
Cave Creek Regional Park
At
Cave Creek Regional Park, these selfies are captured every day! Watch the video
to see more, and follow Cave
Creek Regional Park for
more footage. For more information on our county parks events visit http://www.maricopacountyparks.net/.
Tom Manos Outstanding Service Award
This was the first year Maricopa County
presented an employee with the Tom Manos Outstanding Service Award. Roseann Osborne Perez received this award. Roseann has served more than 33 years with the
County and is the Division Manager for MCDOT’s Infrastructure Technology
Center. Roseann has embraced what
Maricopa County wants to reflect in an employee, excellent customer service plus
she embodies the Tom Manos legacy of excellent public service.
Maricopa
County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
 Jack
Stapley served on the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Commission for 24 years. I presented Jack with this special plaque at the Maricopa County Parks and
Recreation Commission meeting thanking him for his years of service. Thank you
Jack!
The meeting was held at the beautiful Hassayampa
River Preserve in Wickenburg.
Learn more on the Maricopa County Parks website.
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Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Retiring K9 Officer
On March 22, the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
voted unanimously to transfer ownership of the Sheriff's Office retiring K9 officer, Kahr, to
handler Deputy Larry Edwards. Kahr was diagnosed with a degenerative
disease which required his retirement. Thank you for your service Kahr.
District 2’s Breakfast on the Farm
Many constituents, councilmembers, and friends attended District 2’s Breakfast on the Farm. I would like to thank
Sam and Wade Kelsall of Mother Nature’s Farm, the Maricopa County Farm Bureau and
the Maricopa County Cooperative Extension for hosting this breakfast. It was great to visit about issues of importance to the county and the
agricultural community.
 Rio Verde
I
was privileged to be invited to attend the Community Church of the Verdes sign
dedication. We appreciate Reverend
Dr. Cathy Northrup serving the Rio Verde community.
Heritage Academy in Mesa
Thank you Principal Taylor
and senior students at Heritage Academy in Mesa. We had a great conversation
about Maricopa County and its role and connections to city and state
government. These students are sharp and engaged!
 AmeriCorps Volunteers
Thank you to our hundreds of AmeriCorps volunteers in Maricopa County. If you have a
curiosity about volunteering, we encourage you to get involved and help our
community. #county4service
Update on
Vets’ Community Connections (VCC)
I continue to encourage local veterans, active
duty or family members to contact VCC by dialing 2-1-1, so that we
can connect them with community members eager to answer their questions. Watch this video for more information.
 Brian Garcia Welcome Center
I had the opportunity to participate in the
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Brian Garcia Welcome Center. We have made great strides in improving the
intake process at the Human Services Campus. This streamlined approach toward critical services can help end the
cycle of homelessness. Thank you to the Garcia Family, the Thunderbirds,
and the Maricopa IDA.
Click to watch a video regarding the Welcome Center
Salt
River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
I enjoyed meeting with
President Delbert Ray of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. I am
proud of the strong relationship we have built for our communities and look
forward to continuing our collaboration.
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Building the Maricopa
Trail has been a massive undertaking. It wouldn’t be possible without
partnerships such as this.
Read more
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Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s Executive Mission to
Washington, D.C
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the
Greater Phoenix Economic Council’s Executive Mission to Washington, D.C. A
group of GPEC members, regional and state leaders, and elected officials
advocated for key economic development issues critical to the success of our
state.
GPEC leaders with Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control
(MCACC)
Are
you interested in volunteering, fostering or adopting a dog? Find out about
upcoming events and orientations on Animal Care & Control's calendar of events.
Remember to visit Animal Care & Control's Featured Pet page weekly!
MCDOT Updates
In Progress:
Bush Hwy
Asphalt Rubber Overlay: The 2nd in a three year
phased project to improve safety, drainage and re-pave Bush Highway from Thomas
Road to the Beeline Highway (SR87). Work will be on hold between approx.
mid-May and September to allow for summer travel and safety.
Warner Road
and Sossaman Road: Installing Intersection
Lighting for safety at a high accident intersection.
Completed:
Peak View
Road: Dirt Road paving from 58th St to 60th St. - Recently completed
Tonto Hills
Area: Dirt Road paving of Deer Trail Road from Cave
Creek Road to Old Mine Road. - Recently completed
Warner Road and Sossaman Road: Installing Intersection Lighting for
safety at a high accident intersection. - Recently completed
In-Design:
Gilbert Road
Bridge: In cooperation with the Salt River
Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the City of Mesa, constructing a new
four-lane bridge to replace the existing low-flow and 2 lane bridge crossings. Construction is currently scheduled to begin
in Fall, 2019.
McKellips
Road: This
project is studying the feasibility of widening McKellips Road from the State
Route Loop 101 to Alma School Road in order to improve safety. MCDOT is working
with the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and the City of Mesa
to study this project.
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