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LATEST INFORMATION
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Board of Supervisors Approves Budget
Overall budget cut
by 2.6% from last
year
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Board Receives Briefing on Water Supply
Local experts provide insight on the future of AZ's water supply
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Animal Care & Control Offers $4 Microchipping
Microchip your pet in time for 4th of July holiday
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Board of Supervisors Cut Taxes for 3rd Year in a Row
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A year after passing the largest tax rate cut in Maricopa County history, the Board of Supervisors is cutting the county’s primary tax rate for a third straight year, lowering the rate from 1.25 (or $125 on a $100,000 home) to 1.2 (or $120 on a 100,000 home). While rising property values are outside the Board’s control, state statute does give supervisors the ability to set the property tax rate.
“In some ways, we are back to business as usual. This budget is lean and focused on providing exceptional value to the taxpayer,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Clint Hickman, District 4. “While we are careful about following our mandates, this Board realizes there are urgent needs in our community and so we have focused on spending where it will truly make it difference: providing housing, providing job opportunities, and protecting public safety.”
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Protect Your Pups This 4th of July!
Our Animal Care and Control Department is currently at capacity. That's why it is even more important to make sure your dog doesn't run away this 4th of July. Here are some tips to keep your furry friend safe.
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- Make sure they are microchipped!
- If there are fireworks, bring your dog inside
- Update your dogs collar ID and tags
- Play calm music for your dog
- Give your dog a chew toy
- Give your dog a hiding spot
- Secure all outdoor fences
What's Happening; A Wrap-up of June!
- Summer Reading has officially started. Sign up
- The Monsoon Forecast is Out. Watch here
- Free microchipping until June 30th. More info
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NEWS BITES
Increase in Mosquitoes Testing Positive for West Nile Virus
Our Environmental Services Department is seeing more mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile Virus so make sure you follow the 4 R's!
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Repel applying EPA-registered insect repellent
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Remove standing water
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Repair damaged screens
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Remind family to protect themselves with repellent
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Reduce Air Pollution
You may have noticed our Air Quality Department has issued many High Pollution Advisors recently. The purpose of an HPA is to notify the public about the potential for unhealthy air quality conditions so everyone can stay safe and implement changes to help reduce the levels of air pollution in the Valley. Breathing ozone can trigger or worsen a variety of health problems such as chest pain, coughing, bronchitis, emphysema, asthma, and more. MCAQD advises residents and visitors to avoid strenuous and/or prolonged outdoor activities to avoid exposure during days when alerts are issued.
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$500 Donation from Former Human Services Client
Our Human Services received a letter and a $500 donation in the mail from a woman thanking the department for giving her single mom assistance back in the 1950's. The woman said she just wanted to pay it forward.
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Free Meals for Kids this Summer
Schools and community sites across the County are offering free meals for kids and teens ages 18 and younger during the Summer. Find a map of locations where you can pick up free meals at http://azhealthzone.org/foodsites
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Maricopa County Elections Department Renovation
To better serve voters in the fastest-growing county in the nation, the Elections Department just started renovations on its’ facility. Phase one of the project includes an overhaul of its Ballot Tabulation Center & other ballot processing spaces.
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Pet of the Week
 Sweet boy Max is ready to go home with you! Max's mighty spirit and unwavering enthusiasm will captivate you. His favorite pastimes are running around the yard with the zoomies and belly rubs. Don't miss the chance to bring sweet Max into your life!
Happy Tails
“Angel, who went by Soldier Boy in the East kennel, has become our little baby and our fur girls’ best friend. We saw him all over Facebook and his time at the shelter was coming to an end. As fosters with MCACC, I felt a calling to go save him. At the time, East was not doing fostering and his only hope (with only a couple hours left) was to be adopted. So, I did. Our close friends lost their fur-baby last year and coincidentally, Angel looks identical to her. Our friends love coming over to see him and we love having him. Angel is safe and sound. He truly is an Angel.”
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Job of the Week
 We are Looking for an HRIS Senior Analyst!
The Senior HRIS Analyst will play a pivotal role in designing, configuring, and testing Workday as we tailor our future system to Maricopa County. This is a great opportunity to get in on the ground floor of this massive project and create a huge impact for Maricopa County. We are looking for a dynamic, self-starter, that can jump into this project and hit the ground running. You need to balance the technical work and the personal side of the job as we serve a wide array of customers with over 20,000 users.
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