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LATEST INFORMATION
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New Permit Center Goes Live
Dashboard feature, Application Helper, GIS Mapping
Permit Center
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Board Cuts Tax Rate for 4th Straight Year
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Maricopa County supervisors are cutting the property tax rate for a fourth straight year while trimming the overall county budget by 11%. The final FY 2025 budget, approved unanimously today, demonstrates the Board’s commitment to easing the burden on families and individuals at a time of persistently high prices and statewide financial headwinds.
During today's presentation (see video above), an outside economist explains how Maricopa County is an efficient government, spending less than $1,000 per resident where some similar-sized counties are spending three or four times as much. Maricopa County also maintains a low property tax rate for citizens, with tax levy growth under 3% over the past five years.
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MCDOT Launching Connected Vehicle Safety Project
 The Federal Highway Administration has awarded Maricopa County a $19.6 million grant to launch the Connected Vehicle Acceleration Zone Project. The project will put Communications technology at 750 intersections in Maricopa County and 400 onboarding units in emergency vehicles to help prevent crashes. The technology will provide real-time data about pedestrians in crosswalks and other hazards. 42,000 people die in pedestrian and vehicle accidents in the United States every year. The goal of this project is to decrease vehicle deaths and accidents and make the roads safer for everyone.
Heat Billboard Partnership
More than 100 digital billboards across the Valley will display critical local heat relief resources, thanks to a partnership between Maricopa County, Clear Channel Outdoor, the Maricopa Association of Governments and the City of Phoenix. Billboards owned by Clear Channel Outdoor will promote 211 Arizona to direct at-risk community members to one of 230+ local heat relief sites that can help them stay cool during Arizona's dangerous late spring and summer time heat.
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NEWS BITES
Monsoon in Arizona 2024
 Last summer was the lowest on record for Monsoon rainfall at Sky Harbor Airport. Everyone is getting excited about Monsoon 2024, so, what do we expect for Maricopa County? Get the full Monsoon Outlook from Dan and Dr. Jonny – meteorologists for the County’s Flood Warning Program.
Fight the Bite
Remember the 4 R’s when preventing mosquito-borne illness this Summer.
- REPEL: repel mosquitoes using EPA-registered insect repellent
- REMOVE: remove standing water from around your home
- REPAIR: repair or replace damaged window and door screens
- REMIND: remind your family, friends and neighbors about mosquito safety
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Free Summer Meal for Kids
Did you know that schools and community sites across the County offer free meals for kids and teens ages 18 and younger during the Summer?
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Consolidated Plan Survey
We need your feedback on community needs! Attend our in-person meeting to share your input on needs and fair housing in the community on Tuesday, June 25 from 6-8 p.m. Unable to attend in person? You can join the meeting virtually or submit your feedback online.
Visit Maricopa.gov/HCD for meeting locations and more information on this important survey.
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Animal Care and Control Shelters Full
Animal Care and Control is currently over capacity at both of their shelters. They are adopting out many dogs daily, however they are also seeing a lot more dogs come into their shelters. You can help them by coming to adopt or foster a dog and microchipping your own dog!
Adopt now
Foster now
Microchip your dog
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Pet of the Week
Perry might appear to be a walrus, but this is a dog. He appears to be potty trained and loves playing at all times - tennis balls, pools, and much more. He happily sits for treats, and he only has one goal in life: to be as silly as possible. Perry will go home neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Visit Maricopa.gov/Pets to find your new best friend today!
Happy Tails
“I fostered Gus for one month, but I knew very soon he was never going back. He overcame so many fears with me and gained lots of confidence in our first year together.” – Jasmine
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Job of the Week
 We are looking for a Mental Health Manager!
Would you like to be a part of an endeavor to make a difference in your community? Are you someone who helps others find meaning in life and ways to re-engage with society? Your skills, knowledge, and experience can be a tremendous resource for our dynamic, accredited, nationally recognized mental health team.
As our Mental Health Manager, you will collaborate with internal and external agencies to optimize and oversee patient care in a correctional health setting. We will count on you to advocate and guide the mental health staff to provide world-class patient care and service delivery and set priorities in a cooperative and effective manner. Will you be the one that enables us to deliver exceptional results? Apply now to inspire a great team!
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