August Newsletter

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August Update


Monsoon Season is Upon Us

Monsoon

Parts of Maricopa County have been seeing a lot of rain. Remember: just 6 inches of water can knock you off of your feet. 12-24 inches of water can carry your vehicle away!

The Flood Control District continues to track storms (as well as the heat index).  Get all the details in their weather outlook.


Rent & Utility Assistance Program

Rent & Utility Assistance Program

The Maricopa County Human Services Department has launched a Client Portal to accept online applications for rental, mortgage, and utility assistance. Visit https://hsdclientportal.maricopa.gov/ to apply. For more information on the programs and services available to Maricopa County seniors through the Human Services Department, visit here>


County Replaces Air Conditioners For Low Income Seniors

A/C assistance for seniors

A local senior is thankful for her new air conditioning unit provided to her at no cost through the collaboration between the Maricopa County Human Services Department (HSD) and the Area Agency on Aging.  

Learn About Human Services Help


Judicial Branch Update

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During the pandemic, access to Judicial Branch facilities was limited to protect the health of staff and the public. The public now has full access to physical court and judicial branch locations. Health checks are required for visitors and masks must be worn in designated areas. Some services are still offered virtually.


Elections Update "Just The Facts" Website

vote

Our Elections Department launched JustTheFacts.Vote to address questions and misconceptions about the 2020 General Election. The website also explains the processes and procedures that staff follow every election to ensure the safety, security, and integrity of the vote.


Exciting News for Mesa

Mesa Facebook Center

Facebook announced plans to build the Facebook Mesa Data Center, a 960,000 square-foot facility that will be the company’s first data center in Arizona. Along with a projected $800 million investment, the project is expected to support approximately 100 operational jobs and up to 1,500 construction jobs at peak.

The Facebook Mesa Data Center will be among the most advanced, energy- and water-efficient data center facilities in the world and will be part of Facebook’s global infrastructure that brings its apps and services to people around the world. Find out more here>


Maricopa County Parks

Parks

Who’s ready to enjoy a free night's stay in one of Maricopa County’s regional parks? Starting October 1, the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department is bringing back its popular Buy One, Get One camping promotion!  The promotion allows park visitors who pay the camping fee for one night, or more, at a participating desert mountain county park to receive one night of equal or lesser value for free during that same stay. For more information, click here>


Maricopa County Clean Air Initative

Guy on Bike

Parents, are your kids close enough to bike or walk to school? When the weather is nice, you can get some exercise with your kids while cutting down on pollution. See other ways you can help keep our air clean here.


Pet Housing Help

dog

Due to various factors, many families are without housing and facing the possibility of having to part ways with their beloved pets. We want to give families an alternative to saying goodbye to their companions.

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control and the Valley’s top animal welfare organizations banded together to create the Pet Housing Help AZ Task Force to support our community’s pet parents. In addition to resources in Spanish and English, families can create a profile for their pet, and pet foster families can click through all the profiles to see which pet they can provide temporary care for. This is completely community-based, and we need your help to keep pets in homes and out of already crowded shelters. If you are willing to provide temporary housing and care to a pet in need while their family gets back on their feet, please sign up today at pethousinghelpaz.org

Take advantage of our "Clear the Shelters" event being held August 23- September 19th.  Adopt a Pet for $25 - includes licensing fee, spay/neuter, microchip, and vaccinations. Go to Adopt-a-Pet for more information.

 



Sincerely,
Steve Chucri, District 2
Maricopa County Board of Supervisors
www.maricopa.gov/steve
602-506-7431