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The County is embarking on a training effort to centralize training and provide all County employees with high-quality, on-boarding classes, employee development opportunities, and leadership education for supervisors/managers. If you haven't yet taken this brief, anonymous survey, please do so before Nov. 12.
Historic finds: Photos, maps provide glimpse into County’s past
In preparing to move to its temporary, second-floor offices in the Public Works Building, the Development Services Department faced a dilemma: what to do with the accumulated volumes of maps and photos that it no longer needed?
Luckily, a County colleague provided a solution.
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County staff gets into the Halloween spirit
The witches and goblins who staff Pima County libraries and government offices got into the Halloween spirit last week. Check out our photo collection on social media and see which ones Facebook voted as their favorites.
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ECAP Roundup: Try salsa, visit PACC, check out new process for making donations
The County has partnered with United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona on a new donation process for this year’s Employees Care About Pima County (ECAP) campaign.
Learn about it, find out who will be sampling salsa on behalf of ECAP and how a behind-the-scenes tour of Pima Animal Care Center will benefit animal welfare efforts.
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Well done, County staff!
Each month, eScoop would like to give a shout-out to employees and departments who have earned special recognition. This month, a tip of the hat goes to Finance and Risk Management, Library staff and a truly dedicated blood donor.
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Employees can learn about race and equity at Nov. 4 presentations
Julie Nelson, director of the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), will be visiting Pima County Nov. 4 to give three presentations to county employees.
GARE is a national network of governments working to achieve racial equity and advance opportunities for all. To date, the organization has worked with 171 local and regional government jurisdictions across the country.
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What’s our oldest building?
Pima County has some old buildings, the Historic Courthouse among them. But what is the next oldest, continually used County building after the Historic Courthouse? Do you know? Send your guess to the eScoop editor.
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Staff earn honors at annual Common Ground Awards
Pima County staff took home several awards from the annual Metropolitan Pima Alliance Common Ground celebration Nov. 1. MPA works to create a prosperous community by promoting collaborative real estate development policies, building partnerships and finding common ground.
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BeWell: Check out Teladoc, Wellness Fair and more
Learn about the Teladoc program, the next Health and Wellness Fair, details on the No Weight Gain Contest, HSA and FSA limits and what’s new in the benefits portal of ADP.
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Pima County FAQs
Because it’s not every day that a member of the public has to call a government office to file a court document, get a building permit or address other issues, we’ve created this new section to highlight some of the most frequently asked questions received by our Pima County operator.
What questions does your department get? Send them along to the eScoop editor to include for a future FAQ.
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Annual GIS Fair set for Nov. 8
Pima County ITD Geographic Information Systems will host the 22nd Annual Pima County GIS Fair Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the County-City Public Works Building, 201 N. Stone Ave., Basement Conference Room C.
Government staff, businesses, and the general public can hear presentations and try out the latest GIS tools at the free fair. The theme is "It’s a Dry Heat: GIS and the Sonoran Desert."
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County Paints Pima Purple
There wasn't a single brush or roller in sight, but Pima County staff and elected officials still "Painted Pima Purple" Oct. 24. Employees donned their purple to support Emerge! Center Against Domestic Abuse and raise awareness of the issue of domestic violence.
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Enjoy more time outdoors in cooler weather
In Tucson, autumn weather brings crisp fresh mornings and invigorating afternoon warmth – making a bike ride or walk more welcoming. Think about what you're losing by driving to work each day.
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Libraries offer DIY ideas
You can do it! We know you can. But if you need a little assistance on making herbal soap or crafting your own mosaics, check out one of the many Do-it-Yourself workshops happening at one of your local libraries.
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County Attorney’s Office craft fair and bake sale is Nov. 15
All are welcome to a holiday bake sale and craft fair Nov. 15 in the first floor conference room of the Legal Services Building, 32 N. Stone Ave. The annual event is 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and sponsored by the Pima County Attorney’s Office.
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Wastewater, Tucson Water host emergency exercise
The County’s Wastewater Reclamation Department teamed with Tucson Water and more than 60 utility providers earlier this fall for a hazard exercise testing everyone’s emergency preparedness.
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Mystery Photo
Where was I taken? Send your best guess to MysteryPhoto@pima.gov. Be sure to put Mystery Photo in the subject line.
And find out where the October photo was taken and who our winners were.
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