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LATEST INFORMATION
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Get Involved in the 2024 Elections
Check out new website update
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Spanish-Language South Phoenix Fentanyl Forum
Feb. 6th at 6 pm, at the Kroc Center
Learn more
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Find Your Walking Companion for 2024
More than 800 dogs currently in our shelters
Adopt now
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Maricopa County Grant Supports Mesa Students’ Creative Agency
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Maricopa County provided a $1.2 million grant to the Mesa Public School District to make a creative agency. It's part of the County's push to expand career and technical education opportunities for youth and adults. Mesa Youth Creative Agency employees 40 students in the Mesa Public School District. Students get to create different projects for local companies such as paintings and digital art as well as photography and videography. The goal is for Mesa Youth Creative Agency students to sustain the business through selling their artwork. |
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36-Mile Prickly Pedal Race Showcases Diversity of the Maricopa Trail System
The Prickly Pedal Mountain Bike Race is back! After a three-year COVID hiatus, racers hit the trails on January 20 at 8:30 am to take on the Maricopa Trail’s aggressive ups and downs along the 36-mile racecourse. The Maricopa Trail connects all of Maricopa County's 12 regional parks.
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How the Prickly Pedal Race Helps the Maricopa Trail
The race began in the Town of Cave Creek, known as a mountain biking community mecca. The race concluded at Lake Pleasant Regional Park, where racers, friends, and family enjoyed a finish-line afterparty and award ceremony along the gorgeous lake’s shoreline.
To learn more about Maricopa County parks, visit maricopa.gov/parks.
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NEWS BITES
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Wondering if it’s a cold or COVID-19? Use an at-home test kit to find out for sure. You can pick up a free home test kit at one of the locations listed at Maricopa.gov/COVID19Testing.
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Beware of Lead Paint
Is there a danger lurking in your home? Lead in paint is a poison that can harm children under 6-years-old, including unborn babies.
See if you qualify for no-cost help at Maricopa.gov/LeadSafe
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Lactation Room Funding
We’re offering grants for businesses to create or enhance lactation spaces. Lactation rooms support working parents by providing a secure place for employees to express milk for their babies. Apply by February 16th.
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Vaping & Marijuana Use Prevention Workshop
Our Public Health Department is partnering with the Urban Indian Coalition of Arizona to offer a free workshop for Tempe parents covering preventing vaping and marijuana use. It will be held 6:00-7:30 pm on Wednesday January 24th.
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Mow Down Pollution
The Mowing Down Pollution Program includes commercial lawn and garden equipment! Local businesses can recycle up to 10 gasoline powered lawn and garden equipment and receive a $50 voucher to redeem for electric powered alternatives!
Sign up at Maricopa.gov/AQMowingDown
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Pet of the Week
 Gemma is 8 years old and is a West shelter favorite! She's friendly to staff and volunteers, is potty-trained and knows commands. All she wants is a home where she can live out her couch potato dreams! Gemma will go home spayed, vaccinated and microchipped! Visit Maricopa.gov/Pets to find your new best friend today!
Happy Tails
“My fiancé and I were ready to become fur parents for the first time, and as soon as we set eyes on Evie & Bailey, we instantly fell in love. They were very shy and fearful when first meeting, but now they are very happy energetic girls. Thank you to the staff for being so accepting and welcoming to all these pets.”
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Job of the Week
 Our Transportation Department is looking for a Planning Project Manager!
As the Planning Project Manager, you will be a key player in Maricopa County's planning of future road demands! As the Planning Project Manager, you will be in charge of managing significant complex planning projects and programs, working with many internal and external stakeholders, and assessing and preparing suggestions that will affect future generations!
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