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Dear Friends,
As we enjoy our last week of cooler weather, Maricopa County has been busy at work. The Board of Supervisors is considering a proposed plan to settle the lawsuit brought by the Diamondbacks regarding Chase Field and I am seeking your input. We will be holding a special meeting for public comment on Monday, May 7th at 1:00 PM. See below for other ways to comment on the proposed plan.
Thank you to Vice Mayor Thelda Williams and the city of Phoenix for agreeing to extend the water haulers' permits through August of 2018. This will allow EPCOR adaquate time to complete their proposed water filling station in Desert Hills to serve those in the New River / Desert Hills Area.
Other highlights below include: Bike to Work Day, the AZ Water Conference, county parks fire ban, and the State of Arizona's newest official animal.
All my best,
Bill
Public Comment Requested: Future of Chase Field and Professional Baseball in Arizona
The Maricopa County Stadium District Board of Directors is soliciting public comment on a proposal that would end the lawsuit over Chase Field. The proposed binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") simplifies the original agreements between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Maricopa County and provides a way forward for professional baseball in Arizona.
The public is invited to comment prior to a scheduled public vote on Wednesday, May 9th. Anyone interested in commenting can email their thoughts to stadiumcomments@mail.maricopa.gov or call a phone line set up specifically for this issue at 602-506-2255 (506-BALL).
A public meeting on the proposal is set for Monday, May 7th, at 1 p.m. at the Board of Supervisors Auditorium at 205 W. Jefferson St.
Read a cover letter explaining the proposal
Read the MOU
Supervisor Gates gives the opening remarks at the 91st Annual Arizona Water Conference in front of a crowd of 2,300 attendees. Click on the photo above to view more information about the Arizona Water Association.
Supervisor Gate speaks to an overflow crowd on the Paradise Valley Over Easy patio. Senator Brophy McGee joined as the guest speaker after spending all night at the capitol passing the state budget.
Maricopa County Supervisors expressed gratitude to the Governor and Arizona lawmakers today for a budget that frees counties of many of the financial burdens passed onto them since the Great Recession. Since 2008, mandated cost shifts or direct contributions to the State of Arizona have cost Maricopa County more than $300 million. Today’s state budget deal eliminates or phases out most of those cost shifts.
Click HERE to read more.
Click on the image above to view video highlights from the 2018 Bike to Work Day.
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Supervisor Gates with Maricopa County Air Quality mascot Gus T. Breeze. |
Supervisor Gates shares a laugh with Maricopa County Superintendent Steve Watson after the Superintendent waged an ill-advised bet on who would finish first. |
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Open Conversation with Supervisor Gates
New River / Desert Hills / Anthem Area
Next Meeting - May 15
Date: 3rd Tuesday of the Month
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM
Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Department
1120 W. Desert Hills Dr.
New River, AZ 85086
Dates: June 19, September 18, October 16
July & August - No Meeting, Summer Break
County Coffee with Supervisor Gates and Secretary of State Michele Reagan
Next Meeting - June 7
Date: 1st Thursday of the Month
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Where: Deer Valley Airport Restaurant
702 W. Deer Valley Rd # B
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Dates: September 6, October, 4, November 1
July & August - No Meeting, Summer Break
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department initiated its annual fire ban on Tuesday, May 1.
The following Maricopa County parks are affected by the fire ban:
- Adobe
Dam Regional Park
- Buckeye Hills Regional Park
- Cave Creek Regional
Park
- Estrella Mountain Regional Park
- Hasssayampa River Preserve
- Lake
Pleasant Regional Park
- McDowell Mountain Regional Park
- San Tan
Mountain Regional Park
- Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area
- Usery
Mountain Regional Park
- White Tank Mountain Regional Park
If you
have any questions regarding the fire ban, call the Maricopa County
Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 501-9200, or visit www.maricopacountyparks.net/.
Click HERE to read more.
PHOENIX (April 25, 2018) – Good news for some residents that will benefit from a Flood Control District (FCD or District) of Maricopa County program that develops solutions to local flooding hazards. Today, through the Small Project Assistance Program (SPAP), the District Board of Directors approved three flood control projects within the City of Phoenix. Drainage improvements will take place in District 3 around: 1) 7516 North Black Canyon Highway, 2) Grovers Avenue at 53rd and 55th Place and 3) Monterosa and 22nd Streets. The projects are projected to be completed by June 30, 2019.
Continue reading HERE.
Click HERE to learn more about Arizona's new Official State Dinosaur. |
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Adult Chair Yoga
Age Group(s): Adults
Date: 5/8/2018
Start Time: 9:30 AM
End Time: 10:30 AM
Description:
Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support. Bring your Yoga mat and a bottle of water.
Library: North Valley Regional Branch location
Location: Meeting Room
Contact: Pam Blair-Sheldon
Contact Number: 602.652.3301
For more North Valley Regional Library events click HERE.
With 14,000 employees, Maricopa County is always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. Click HERE to see what jobs are currently open.
With great benefits, fun health challenges, and amazing people, the Human Resources department at Maricopa County continues to do an amazing job of finding, attracting, and keeping great talent.
Is your next career waiting for you at Maricopa County?
Below is a contact list for Maricopa County constituent
services. Please note: Underlined services are available to all Maricopa County
residents. Services that are not underlined are specific to residents of
unincorporated County. Those who live in cities or towns should contact their
location jurisdiction for assistance with the non-underlined services.
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