Back to School
I had the opportunity to end the 5th Annual Phoenix
Tools 4 School event. This initiative provides over 7,000 students with book
bags, notebooks, writing utensils and other necessary supplies. Thank you
to the Checkered Flag Run Foundation and The Salvation Army Kroc Center for
putting this event together to ensure school readiness for children in our
communities. The sponsors of the event produced this video.
Monsoon 2017
Just a friendly reminder, Maricopa County has a limited
number of sandbags available as we endure #Monsoon2017. Sand is also available
for those who bring their own bags to fill. Check out our map for the nearest locations in your
area.
Be sure to follow Flood Control District of Maricopa County for the latest information on storm activity and preparation
tips. Please stay safe.
Maricopa County READS
We had great participation across the County with a total of 86,150 readers! Thank you for accepting my Summer Reading Program challenge.
We had great participation across the County with a total of 86,150 readers! Thank you for accepting my Summer Reading Program challenge.
Food for Fines
This summer the Maricopa
County Library District allowed individuals to pay off overdue fines on
their accounts by bringing in donations of non-perishable food items to
any Maricopa County library. This year the Maricopa County Library District waived $35,968.61 in fines. That equals 17,984 non-perishable food items for pantries in our local communities. Thank you to all for participating and donating towards #foodforfines!
Board Approved $1.3 Million for Homelessness Solutions
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved nine contracts that will support regional solutions for homelessness. The contracts will fund programs that offer rapid re-housing and support services as well as emergency shelter. Read more here.
Retiring MCSO K9
On June 7th the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved transfer of ownership of Vasku, a Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office K9 to the deputy with whom he was serving, Deputy Trevor Clancy. Vasku had served over 2,000 hours and was ready to retire. We are glad that Vasku will be able to spend the rest of his retirement days with his handler, Deputy Trevor Clancy. Thank you for your service!
Maricopa County Received 54 NACo Awards
Congratulations to the more than 20 County departments receiving a total of 54 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards. Those accomplishments were honored at the County’s own NACo Achievement Awards Ceremony. One of the awards received was for Home Improvement for Heroes: Accessibility Modifications for Veterans with Disabilities. I am proud to have worked with our Human Services Department and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community on the grant to help several local veterans with service-connected disabilities. These funds retrofit homes to allow veterans to live independently and with dignity in a safe, suitably-adapted home. Maricopa County is proud and deeply honored to work with veterans in our community that have sacrificed so much to serve our country. This is how the Home Modification Grants have helped one family in need. View video.
U.S. Army Proclamation
The Board recognized the 242nd Birthday of the United States Army commending soldiers and recognizing the historic significance of June 14, 2017 for the Army. View the proclamation here.
Luke Air Force Base Mission Update
The Board had the honor of receiving a Luke Air Force Base Mission Update. The presentation was conducted by Brigadier General Brook Leonard, 56th Fighter Wing Commander, Chief Master Sergeant Randy Kwiatkowski, 56th Fighter Wing Command Chief and Rusty Mitchell, Director, Community Initiatives Team. Luke Air Force Base just made history with its first eight-month F-35A Lightning II initial qualification course graduation ceremony on August 5th. Team Luke produced six F-35A fighter pilots ready for combat Air Force. We appreciate the men and women who serve our country every day!
Kiwanis Club of Carefree
I always enjoy being in my District to talk with constituents. I had the opportunity to speak with the Kiwanis Club of Carefree. They are one of the top ten largest Kiwanis clubs in the world, focused on investments in education and community-based programs. Thank you for inviting me to visit.
Not Your Typical Deli
Thank you to Melissa Van Hook of the East Valley Autism Network and Dr. Erica McFadden, Executive Director of the AZ Developmental Disabilities Planning Council for introducing me to the owners of Not Your Typical Deli, the DePalma’s, Chef Reith & Chef Luna. This is a wonderful example of how young people with developmental disabilities are being hired to work in an integrated environment after a training program to learn culinary skills. Visit them at http://nytdeli.com/.
Biltmore Area Partnership
I had the distinct honor and privilege of speaking to the Biltmore Area Partnership members. The Biltmore Area Partnership was founded in 1994 to help unify and maintain the unique identity of the Biltmore Area through business and community affiliation. I was able to share current events and our accomplishments as the fast growing county in the nation, Maricopa County.
Flood Control District Improves Drainage Issues in Mesa Neighborhoods
Good news for Mesa residents that will benefit from a Flood Control program fast-tracking local drainage projects. The four projects will all be completed by June 30, 2018.
Flood Control District & Scottsdale Partner on Granite Reef Wash Drainage
The Board approved an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Scottsdale for the Granite Reef Wash Drainage Improvement Project. This will benefit 1,081 residential and commercial properties located within this floodplain.
Pavement Management
MCDOT continues to monitor roadway pavement conditions on County maintained roads. As part of this on-going process, MCDOT will be re-paving Germann Road from Sossaman Road to 204th Street and Warner Road from 80th Street to Ellsworth Road. Paving is planned to start this Fall. Please obey traffic signs and drive with caution.
Palm Lane Storm Drain
MCDOT is moving ahead with plans to install a storm drain along Palm Lane between 78th Street and Hawes Road. The new storm drain will reduce roadway flooding and decrease maintenance costs.
An Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at City of Mesa Fire Station #216, 7966 E. McDowell Road. Stop by anytime to speak with project team members.
For more information, contact MCDOT Public Information Officer Ron Coleman at (602) 506-4038 or ronaldcoleman@mail.maricopa.gov.
View upcoming events at McDowell Mountain Regional Park.
View upcoming events at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area.
View upcoming events at Cave Creek Regional Park.
View upcoming events at Usery Mountain Regional Park.
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