The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors appointed Charles Lucking to fill the Arizona House of Representatives vacancy in Legislative District 5. 

LD-5 encompasses a large portion of Central and North Phoenix.

"Charles Lucking is not only a long-time resident of LD-5, he is also a fifth generation Arizonan with a deep commitment to serving his community," said District 3 Supervisor Bill Gates. "When interviewing him, it was clear that he will be laser-focused on creating more affordable housing and addressing the budget deficit head on."

The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed a citizens panel to begin the process of filling a Legislative District 22 vacancy in the Arizona House of Representatives. LD-22 is located in the West Valley and includes Tolleson and Avondale. 

The following people were selected to sit on the committee:

• Lorenzo Sierra, Avondale resident and former lawmaker (chair)
• Sandra Cole, LD-22 precinct committeeman and retiree
• Francisca Montoya, Fowler Elementary School board member
• Adan Morado, business owner in Tolleson 
• Eleanor Perez, Tolleson resident

To fill a vacancy, Arizona law specifies that elected precinct committeemen from the legislative district in question must nominate three qualified electors within 21 days if not in regular session, or within five days if the legislature is in regular session. Interested parties can email their cover letters and resumes to clerkboard@maricopa.gov starting today through Wednesday, February 21 at 5pm. 

Adults can get a free health screen at the Heart of Sunnyslope on Saturday, February 24^th from 10 am to 1 pm. Get blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, & other checks as well as personalized help from the Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health.

High blood pressure can hurt your health in many ways, including your heart, brain, and kidneys. Getting your blood pressure checked and under control is one way to live heart healthy!

You can take the first steps in growing your very own garden for Spring by stopping by one of our local libraries to pick up some free seeds. Seed Libraries are located at El Mirage, Fairway, Fountain Hills, Perry, Ed Robson, Sun City, and White Tank libraries. Visit MCLDAZ.org to learn more.

Keep your loved ones safe by checking the air quality index before heading out the door! Download the Clean Air app to receive daily air quality updates!

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Sheriff’s Deputy or have wanted to see what goes on behind the scenes, the free Community Academy program offers a great opportunity to learn more about local law enforcement. The three-day program, specifically tailored for the residents of Maricopa County, is presented several times a year in English and in Spanish.

To participate in a community academy, please fill out the form here. 

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