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Dear Friends,
Although its not yet officially summer, our daily temperatures are reaching close to 110 and it is important to remember to stay hydrated while hiking and recreating, and most importantly to never leave kids or pets in cars.
There are a number of heat relief stations around the valley. View the map HERE. While we haven't seen rain in months, monsoon season officially starts on June 15th. Take a look below at Maricopa County's Storm Preparation information page.
In June, the Board of Supervisors adopts the final budget for the coming year. The vote will occur on June 25th. You can find the Board approval of the tentative budget HERE. I am pleased to approve a budget that held the property tax rate level and reduced overall expenditures.
June also kicked off the Maricopa County Library District's Annual Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up below to complete my Summer 2018 Reading Badge. The countywide theme is "Libraries Rock", but I've added my own local flavor to this year's theme as water has been a main focus over the past year.
I hope to see you at both my June County Coffee tomorrow, June 7th, and my Community Meeting Wednesday, June 20th. There will be no County Coffees or Community Meetings in July and August as we break for the summer.
All my best,
Bill
The Maricopa
County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved the tentative budget for
fiscal year 2019 on May 21, that decreases spending year-over-year without raising
the tax rate.
“The Board has prioritized leaner, more
efficient government and the FY 2019 budget shows how those efforts are
paying off,” said Vice Chairman Bill Gates, District 3. “Total
spending is down nearly 2% from FY 2018; we have 500 fewer positions at
the County than we did a decade ago; and we are, in many ways, providing
better customer service than ever.”
Read the full press release HERE
Open Conversation with Supervisor Gates
New River / Desert Hills / Anthem Area
Date: Wednesday June 20 (Rescheduled from Tuesday June 19)
Time: Noon - 1:00 PM
Where: Daisy Mountain Fire Department
1120 W. Desert Hills Dr.
New River, AZ 85086
Dates: September 18, October 16, November 20
*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. Ste. B
Phoenix, AZ 85027
Dates: September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6
*July & August - No Meeting, Summer Break
We look forward to seeing you when our meetings reconvene in September.
Supervisor Gates addressed Maricopa County correctional health employees during the annual Stepping Up: Day of Action on May 16th. Stepping Up is a national initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails and was launched in May 2015 by the National Association of Counties (NACo), the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, and The Council of State Governments Justice Center.
 Join the Maricopa County Summer Reading Program to earn points, prizes, and complete Supervisor Gates' reading challenge badge!
To participate, sign up online and then stop into the library to check out books and materials.
Customize your rock star avatar and show it off to your friends on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram with #read20az!
Sign up HERE today!
The library is also a great way to beat the heat! Check out the various programs offered below.
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A Cubed: Anthem Authors and Artists
Age Group(s): Family - All Ages
Date: 6/9/2018
Start Time: 10:00 AM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Description:
Join us for an all day event featuring local authors and artists. Schedule for featured authors, artists, and activities are listed separately in the events calendar.
Cosponsored by the New Friends of the North Valley Library.
Library: North Valley Regional Branch location
Click HERE for more North Valley Regional Library events.
The Maricopa County Library District's annual Food for Fines canned food drive will take place from July 6th - 15th. This is a great way to have your library fines forgiven, while supporting local food banks.
 For more information visit Maricopa.gov/Groundwater
or email cavecreeklandfill@mail.maricopa.gov
As monsoon season approaches, make sure you are prepared. Visit the Maricopa County Storm Preparation site and make sure to sign up to receive weather alerts 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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