 Board requires vaccinations for employees working with vulnerable populations
The Pima County Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 2 meeting voted 4-1 to require the COVID-19 vaccine for employees who work with vulnerable populations. Employees who are not fully vaccinated by Jan. 1, 2022, will face discipline up to dismissal.
Board chair shares update on County Administrator's recovery
Pima County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bronson provided the Board and the public an update from County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry's family on the progress he is making recovering from injuries he sustained Oct. 23 while bicycling downtown.
She read the following statement from Mr. Huckelberry's wife, Maureen Huckelberry.
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Colleagues remember Nils Urman’s laughter, guidance
Sweets. And shoes. They might be unusual topics of conversation at a memorial service, but, then again, Nils Urman was no ordinary guy.
Born in Germany, raised all over the world, but with the deepest roots in the border town of Nogales, Ariz., Urman never forgot his passion for small business and had an eye for really good footwear. The desserts? That love came from his mom.
Family and friends gathered in Nogales Oct. 23 to celebrate Urman, the deputy director of the County’s Community & Workforce Development Department, who died Oct. 14. He was 68.
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Well Done: Honors, Bells and the Best of Tucson
In each issue, eScoop likes to give a shout-out to employees and departments who have earned special recognition. We want to hear about colleagues who have earned kudos on the job as well as those being recognized for their work or volunteerism outside the office.
Send your ideas on employees who should receive a pat on the back by emailing the eScoop editor.
In this issue, you’ll read about the Health Department director being tops at the UA College of Medicine, a Board member honored by his alma mater, the three employees earning the 40 Under 40 distinction, news of an environmental leader within the county ranks, awards for two Courts programs, why Pima County is the best, an honor for the County’s former faith-based liaison, how the Assessor’s Office is supporting awareness of domestic violence, and more praise for staff at Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation.
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Board appoints Manriquez as new clerk of the board after Castañeda retires
The Board of Supervisors at its Nov. 2 meeting appointed Melissa Manriquez as the new clerk of the board. She succeeds Julie Castañeda, who retired Nov. 5 after 21 years with the County.
Castañeda worked for County Administration and the County’s Transportation Department before joining the Clerk of the Board’s Office as deputy clerk under Robin Brigode. Castañeda assumed the role of clerk of the board in 2017, when Brigode retired.
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INVEST’s Mejias featured in UA law college speaker series
Manny Mejias, re-entry manager for Pima County’s INVEST program, does not want you to call him an “ex-con.” In a nod to today’s conscientiousness about individuals and their preferred pronouns, he began a PowerPoint presentation with a list of terms by which he would rather not be labeled: ex-con, ex-inmate, felon, criminal, etc.
Instead, Mejias urged a gathering of law students, faculty and other guests to refer to him and those in similar circumstances as “formerly incarcerated, system-involved or justice-involved.”
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ECAP Partner Profile: Community Gardens of Tucson
During the 2021 Employees Care About Pima County, or ECAP, campaign, eScoop will be taking a closer look at some of the groups and charitable organizations that are eligible for donations. Today we’re profiling the Community Gardens of Tucson.
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ECAP campaign passes halfway point to its goal of raising $300,000
With slightly more than a month remaining in the 2021 Employees Care About Pima County campaign, the ECAP steering committee reported this week that donations are at $176,762, more than halfway to the campaign’s goal of $300,000.
The campaign is scheduled to run through Dec. 15 and, so far, pledges are running about $10,000 ahead of last year’s pace, according to the latest figures provided by the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona.
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Healthy Happenings: Fall enrollment, weight gain challenges and more
This issue of the Healthy Happenings newsletter reminds employees of enrollment deadlines to update your flexible spending account, health savings account and more. This is also the time of year when the sweets come out and the pounds pile on, so consider taking part in the “No Weight Gain Challenge.”
Also look for information on tackling Type 2 diabetes, summer Wellness winners, and more.
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Commuter concierge services are available for employees
Want to explore options for your commute? Could you use a Loop map, an LED bike light set or a Tugo bikeshare pass? Want to be in-the-know with urgent transit updates? Resources are here for you, courtesy of the Department of Environmental Quality’s Travel Reduction Program.
Take advantage of these shared resources to help you make choices on your commute situation.
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Library helps kids focus on homework
Homework can be tough, especially for parents who have often faced a long day at work only to come home and have to tackle algebra.
Staff at the Pima County Public Library have put together tips and a video that go a long way toward helping cranky kids and parents.
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