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COUNTY NEWS ROOM | October 17th, 2022
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HEADLINE STORIES |
Tips for Teleworking
Teleworking is the new norm for many of you, but are you doing it effectively and securely? Here are a few tips from OET and Internal Audit:
- Use encrypted emails where appropriate.
- Do not use personal email for county business.
- Store sensitive documents to OneDrive or County Server not your computer.
- Empty your download folder and recycling folder regularly.
- Put lock screen on or logoff when taking a break.
- Make sure your home network is not compromised. Change your default password.
- Look out for phishing scams.
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Domestic Violence Survivors Benefit from County's $15 Million Investment
In 2021, the Board of Supervisors voted to allocate $15 million to combat domestic violence. Part of this money was used to fill the gap in resources created by the pandemic. Another part was used for a systems change that allowed domestic violence survivors to access resources directly from their homes instead of only while living in a domestic violence shelter. Those funds helped Vanessa Martinez rebuild her life after she was shot by her ex-boyfriend. Martinez was able to get rent, utility and appliance assistance with help from Maricopa County.
WATCH VANESSA'S STORY >
So far, the $15 million has been used to assist 32,000 families escape domestic abuse.
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FEATURED VIDEO
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: A Message from Supervisor Gallardo
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As part of the County's commitment to raising awareness, we are collecting toiletries to donate to local domestic violence shelters. Look for purple boxes around county buildings from now through October 24. In addition, join us in wearing purple on October 20th and share your picture on social media with #ColorTheCounty. Learn more in the message from Supervisor Gallardo above.
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FEATURED ARTICLES |
BOS Approves Small Business Advocacy Program
The Small Business Advocacy program will ensure small and local businesses get a larger share of county business.
Administered by the Office of Procurement Services, this new program introduces greater flexibility for county departments issuing quotes on the open market which are under $100,000 to also consider the benefit of buying locally and keeping tax dollars in the local economy.
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Read the press release >
Elections Command Center Holding Press Conferences to Combat Mis- and Dis-information
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SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS |
What's the Best Place to Learn about Elections? From Election Workers, Of Course!
 We took a viral sound from TikTok about a certain, specific drink of choice and used it to promote election facts. Stunning!
Happy Tails!
 There are so many great adoption stories coming out of Animal Care and Control. Here's one from the Ceciliani family:
"I started my adoption story with an adult cat named Lucy. She is so sweet and will crawl in anyone's lap for cuddles.
My husband and I then decided to adopt a senior dog about a year later and we couldn’t be happier! Nutmeg is a beagle/boxer mix who was about 8 years old when we got him and is the best boy. He was fully house trained, knew lots of tricks and makes us laugh every day!
We love them and tell people all the time how much we appreciate the Maricopa Animal Shelter for giving us our animals."
Share your own HAPPY TAIL adoption story >
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CAPTION CONTEST |
Congratulations, Courtney Medina!
 According to Courtney Medina from Air Quality, this cute little pup is trying to lure Mario to a puppy party with something sweet!
Thank you, Courtney, and everyone who submitted a caption!
Now for this issue's photo...
 Librarian Janelle Yoder thinks we need some FELINE representation. These are her cats Pixel and Ketzel, cuddling up close in an interesting location. Have a caption for it?
Send it our way using the link above, or email us your favorite pet pic and we may use it in a future issue of Currents.
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IN THE NEWS |
$34.6M Investment in ASU to help create reliable internet access and training for the region
via ASU News
Arizona Early Voting Begins; Mail Ballots Sent Out for 2022 Election
via KTAR
Maricopa County's Ballot Tabulators Tested Ahead of Upcoming Election.
via 12 News
Arizona Voter Party Affiliation Numbers, Database Frequently Cleaned.
via ABC 15
Democracy is Under Attack. Here's How We Know Arizona Elections are Safe and Secure.
via Arizona Republic
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NEWS AND VIDEO |
Check out past news stories on Maricopa County's YouTube Channel. Read other news from the County and Board of Supervisors.
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