Maricopa County News: Week of June 17th, 2024

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LATEST INFORMATION

Another Heat Wave

110+ degrees forecast later this week

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"Foster a Pet" Month

Shelters are full & fostering helps

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Pension Debt Eliminated

Tax savings, helps law enforcement retirees

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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE

115 Degrees Already? What to Know to Stay Safe This Week.

Temperatures are expected to be back above 110 degrees across the region and approaching 115 as we head into the weekend. Take a look at the graphic above to understand the differences between different heat-related illnesses, then visit maricopa.gov/heat for more resources.

Know someone who is without air conditioning or might need a place to cool off? Have them call 211 to get connected to life-saving resources including the location of the nearest respite center.

VIDEO: What to expect at a Valley heat relief site >

Board Approves 224 Vote Centers for Primary Eleciton

Voting locations for the July 30 Primary Election have been approved by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and are now available online at Locations.Maricopa.Vote.

Vote Centers will begin to open for voters on July 3 and Maricopa County Elections will use a phased approach to open 224 Vote Centers by Election Day. The phased opening approach increases reliability of in-person voting operations, and significantly expands a voter’s access to participate in the Primary Election.

Locations.Maricopa.Vote includes an interactive map showing a voter their closest location, along with wait times and hours of operation. Wait times are updated every 15 minutes, ensuring voters have up-to-date information when determining the best voting location to fit their schedule.

Important Election Dates

July 1: Voter registration deadline
July 19: Last day to request an early ballot
July 23: Last day to mail back your ballot
July 30: Election Day!

NEWS BITES

Right Place, Right Time

MCDOT Equipment Operator Aaron Pixley was working a normal shift when he got an unexpected knock at the door of his vehicle. What he did next prevented a potential disaster.

Eyes on the Prize

The Library District's Summer Reading Program started June 1. The program helps kids decrease summer time learning loss, and of course, they can also earn prizes! Check out the video to see what prizes are available this year and what participants are saying about the program.

More Cool Entertainment

Library Icon, Cultural Pass, Reading, Library District

You can keep your kids occupied and safe from the sun by enjoying of the dozens of indoor museums that are available for free with one of the Library District’s Culture Passes! You can go to places like the Phoenix Art Museum, the Sedona Heritage Museum and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art for free!

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In Defense of Volunteering

Maricopa County employees serve the public every day at work, but some even serve in their free time!

The Community Service Committee at the Public Defender’s Office recently put together a volunteer team to assemble food boxes at St. Vincent de Paul’s Food Bank. Volunteers sorted through donated items and inspected for quality control before assembling food boxes. The group assembled over 540 family food boxes which will be home-delivered to folks in need of extra support.

Housing Survey

We want to hear from you on addressing housing needs in your community! Maricopa County is developing the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and Regional Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice to assess affordable housing needs and address fair housing issues in the county. You can provide feedback at Maricopa.gov/HCDSurvey.

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PETS AND JOBS

Pet of the Week

If you looked up the term "Good Boy" in the dictionary, you would see a photo of Mallard. He's potty trained, knows commands, and happily go on long walks with you. Mallard will go home neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Visit maricopa.gov/pets to find your new best friend today!

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Happy Tails

"I had lost my dog of many years in February of 2021 and swore NO MORE DOGS! Later that month I started traveling to Arizona for dental work. Right before my fourth trip at the end of May, I came across Bane on TikTok. His video had stated that NO ONE had asked to meet him. Well, long story short, my son and I went to meet him, and a week later he was transported to New Jersey. Best random decision I have ever made, he is the star of the house."

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Job of the Week

HR Job Posting - Right-of-Way Agent Principal

We are looking for a Right of Way Agent!

Are you seeking the opportunity to utilize your real estate skills in our ever-changing County? Are you invested in tracking and preserving our beautiful valley? Then the Real Estate Department needs you!

We are a unique full-service Acquisition Team that provides real estate expertise to project managers throughout the phases of scoping, design, and construction. The Right of Way Agent performs all work essential to acquire temporary and permanent land rights for various Improvement Projects. We perform and possibly oversee the acquisitions, relocations, escrows, and eminent domain actions for Non-Federal and Federally funded projects. This position allows the Right of Way Agent to utilize their skill set and encourages the Right of Way Agent to evolve with Maricopa County by allowing training opportunities with the International Right of Way Association.

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