District 5 March Newsletter

Maricopa County, Arizona sent this bulletin at 04/03/2024 12:14 PM MST

Supervisor's Message

My office is here to assist you

If you have any questions regarding the County and the services it offers, please feel free to contact my office at 602-506-7092. We want to ensure that our constituents have the information they need to navigate the county system.

Flu Shots

The County Public Health Department offers many vaccines including Flu shots. If you need to find a clinic nearby click the link below.

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Election Information

Have questions about the upcoming election? Below is a link to the FAQ for Maricopa County Elections. It is filled with important dates and other helpful information.

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Assistance Available

The Human Services Department has many programs to help Maricopa County residents.

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FEATURE EVENTS

MLK Luncheon

Supervisor Gallardo hosted an Martin Luther King Jr. Luncheon for County employees. He had the Honorable Cloves Campbell Jr. as the keystone speaker. Mr. Campbell gave a very entertaining speech about his life and the importance of the legacy left by MLK. Having events like this are a great way to highlight the accomplishments of someone as inspirational as MLK, but also as a space where employees can network and meet people from all County departments. These events bring a very diverse group of people together where everyone can celebrate the leadership and lasting impact of MLK.

MLK Phoenix March

Supervisor Gallardo participated in this year's Martin Luther King Jr. March in downtown Phoenix. It was a great day of celebration for the wonderful achievements and impact of MLK Jr.. Supervisor Gallardo gave a powerful speech that motivated the crowd and gave insight on the importance of civil rights for the people of Arizona. Governor Hobbs as well as Secretary of State Fontes were also in attendance. This event brought so many people together for a common cause which celebrated the life of Martin Luther King Jr, an immeasurable impact that will continue for generations.

Laveen Parade

Supervisor Gallardo and his staff attended the annual Laveen Parade. Many residents look forward to this event as it brings everyone in the community together, from influential political figures to elementary schools and high schools, this event gives everyone a chance to participate and show off talents. Countless families come out to support this event and everyone who participates in the march. Every year the Laveen Parade grows, and we hope it continues for many years to come.

Laveen BBQ

Supervisor Gallardo and his team attended this year's annual Laveen BBQ. This festive event is very community oriented and brings together so many different groups of people just like the Laveen Parade. The BBQ took place at Ceasar Chavez Park and hosted many food trucks, vendor booths as well as a kid zone area with huge inflatables. Supervisor Gallardo gave a speech that got the crowd excited and ready to chow down on some BBQ. His team was running the booth and giving out information on Maricopa County services as well as listening to constituents' issues firsthand.

Tolleson Latin Music Festival

Tolleson's Latin Music Festival was a very fun event for the entire community. There were many live performances on a massive stage at the center of the festival grounds. Many food trucks and small business vendor booths were also there. Supervisor Gallardo and his team had a booth to educate the residents about everything Maricopa County has to offer. It is crucial that people know the services offered to Maricopa County residents so in the event they ever need help, they know where to find it.

Gila Bend Fire Department

Supervisor Gallardo recently presented the Gila Bend Fire Department with a very important donation to assist with buying advanced medical equipment that will enable them to save lives. Funding is often limited in smaller cities so having these funds to properly serve the residents of Gila Bend will be vital to the growth and function of the Fire Department. Officials were very thankful and we are proud of the amazing work they do.

District Services

Need Immediate Help with Housing, Food, or Health?

Maricopa County's website offers a direct link to the Arizona 211 service website. There are numerous resources to help any resident with many pressing and immediate issues. If you think you may be in need of these services, please dial 211 or click the button below to be sent directly to their website.

Arizona 211

Need to access your voter information?

Using the Maricopa County Elections departments website, you can find a Voter Dashboard that enables residents of Maricopa County to view their voter information. You can view anything from your registration status to your ballot status and this useful tool can help mitigate any missteps to ensure a smooth election process. To access your Voter Dashboard, click the button below.

Voter Dashboard

Need a passport?

The Maricopa County Clerk of the Superior Court offers passport services through their website. You must schedule an appointment to go through the application process. If you would like to begin the process or obtain more information regarding this service, please click the button below.

Passports

Need to license your dog?

MCACC, Pets, animal care & control, animals, dogs

The Maricopa County Animal Care & Control department offers licensing services to all residents of the County. Licensing your dog is important because if they get lost it will be easier for officials to identify and locate them. Licenses must be renewed yearly and start at $19. If you would like to start the application process, please click the button below.

Dog Licensing

Adopt A Pet

Meet Fredo!

Fredo is a 2-year-old brown American Pit Bull/German Shepherd. He is a male and weights about 76 pounds. You can visit him in the East Valley Animal Care Center location. If you would like to know more about Fredo please visit this link.

Adoptable Pets

Maricopa County is Hiring

Maricopa County is constantly hiring amazing people to help serve the community. There are countless benefits for finding employment with us and we believe serving your community can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. If you are interested in working for the County, please click the button below to see a list of all open positions across all County departments. We can't wait to meet you!

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