The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has approved $6 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the construction of a new affordable housing community in Phoenix. The development, known as Bret Tarver Terrace, will be located at 3101 W. McDowell Rd. The community is named after fallen Phoenix firefighter Bret Tarver who tragically perished on duty while fighting a fire at a shopping center in 2001.

The new community will have a total of 96 units, including 32 one-bedroom units, 32 two-bedroom units, and 32 three-bedroom units. UMOM Housing, a local non-profit organization, will develop the project.

A few weeks ago, a call came in after a victim hiked Four Peaks Mountain and sustained multiple injuries. Deputy Cesolini was hoisted down close to 300 ft. to extract the hiker. He treated the patient by splinting the leg, placing in spinal motion restrictions, wrapping bandages, providing high flow oxygen, and packing the patient in an extraction bag. Because of the quick and heroic actions taken by Deputy Cesolini & MCSO’s Aviation Unit, the victim was rescued and immediately taken to the hospital for care.

As we ready pools for swimming this summer, refresh your knowledge of swimming safety—especially if you have kids!

Learn the abc’s of water safety!

• Adult supervision
• Barriers around the pool
• Classes for swimming and CPR

Our summer reading program, Maricopa County Reads, begins June 1^st. Registration is currently open, and participants start tracking and earning their points on June 1^st. Use secret code "Maricopa County” for bonus points!

Follow the 4 R’s and tell mosquitoes to bug off this summer!

• Repel mosquitoes with repellent containing deet.
• Remove all standing water surrounding your home.
• Repair all damaged screens.
• Remind family and friends to wear long sleeves and pants.

Together we can break the stigma around mental health. You can find resources and support services at ArizonaTogether.org If you or someone you know is in distress, call 988 for immediate access to mental health services.

Read up on mental health.

“We adopted Kona, formerly Allie in September of 2022. Since then, she has grown so much, from a 35lbs puppy to a 70lbs German Shepherd, Husky pit mix! She is living her best life, playing with her best friends and her brother. We couldn’t have found a better fit for our family, especially for her brother too. They were bonded since the day we brought her home. Thank you for taking her in and allowing us to add her to our family!” 

--Kona’s Human