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Friday, Feb. 17, 2023
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 Deputy administrator details what makes
Pima County a great place to live and visit
Deputy County Administrator Carmine DeBonis gives thanks to County employees from a wide array of departments for all the work they do to make the community a wonderful place for residents and visitors alike. From The Chuck Huckelberry Loop to the hiking trails of the Painted Hills — and all the ballparks in between — DeBonis touches on all the wonderful recreational amenities that are operated and maintained by County employees.
Catch a lift downtown
with Safe-T-Ride
Pima County has partnered with the Downtown Tucson Partnership to provide a new transportation program for County employees. Uniformed DTP safety ambassadors are available to provide transportation for County employees to vehicles parked in designated parking locations downtown. Learn more at downtowntucson.org/safetride.
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Valet VITA tax-prep service from Pima County saves clients time, money
She was a nursing student and a single mom with a lot on her plate. Typically, she would have paid around $200 for someone to prepare and file her taxes for her. But with Pima County’s Valet VITA program, she was able to save that money and be on her way after half an hour. “She was actually taking classes at the Kino One-Stop,” Bazata said. “And she’s exactly the kind of person we want to help.”
The County is offering Valet VITA tax assistance every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through March 30 at the Kino One-Stop, 2797 E. Ajo Way. Clients are required to have a government-issued photo ID, their Social Security cards and any relevant tax documents. Walk-ins are welcome.
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For County's energy manager, less is more
Eric Wilson still remembers the moment when he realized he owned too many things. It was during a move, and he was driving back and forth from his old house. Suddenly, he wondered why it was taking him so long to transport all of his belongings. “What do I need that is making me go back?” he wondered.
It’s a philosophy that has served Wilson well as energy manager for Pima County’s Facilities Management Department. He’s always looking at how the County uses energy — water, electricity, natural gas — and asking whether we could be running a tighter ship.
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Procurement Department
invites County employees
to an open house
To celebrate Procurement Month and promote department outreach, the Procurement Department is excited to announce it will host an in-person open house Wednesday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its main office on the fifth floor of Administration West, 150 W. Congress.
“We look forward to meeting with staff from our client departments to network and provide education on our procurement processes,” said Procurement Director Terri Spencer.
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A closer look
at County's referral bonus program
Pima County’s got perks. Enough of them, in fact, that we’d like to regularly profile the many benefits available to County employees in eScoop.
Next up: The referral bonus program (Administrative Procedure 23-60).
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At PACC, pets sometimes become members of the family
Every staff member at the Pima Animal Care Center has heard it a million times: “If I worked there, I’d take them all home!”
Well, the secret is ... sometimes PACC pets do go home with staff members.
PACC staff members often end up bonding with some of the shelter’s longest residents and those who need intensive medical care. Most staff members have fostered some of the shelter’s neediest pets and many end up taking the animals home for good.
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Dome of the Wildcats
The Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center gift shop is now a proud supplier of officially licensed University of Arizona gear. Downtown visitors and county employees can find T-shirts and hoodies for adults ranging in price from $22 to $48.
In addition to the adult shirts at the gift shop, which is located at the northeast corner on the ground level of the Pima County Historic Courthouse, children’s shirts are also available for $18. Be sure to swing by the gift shop next time you are visiting the courthouse to check out their selection and find your next lucky shirt for gameday.
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Library offers scores
of videos to mark
Black History Month
The Pima County Public Library, through its affiliated Kanopy streaming service, has a curated collection of films that highlight the history and heritage of the Black community. Comprised of current and classic titles, these films delve deep into the discussions around race and representation.
Click on the button below to browse a few notable selections. Click their cover images to start streaming. And be sure to explore the entire curated collection on Kanopy, a streaming service with access to thousands of films, documentaries and television shows. Its selections include film festival winners, classic cinema, foreign films and much more.
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Mystery photo
— February 2023
Where do you think this February 2023 mystery photo was taken? Send you best guess to MysteryPhoto@pima.gov by March 13
The answer and names of those who guess correctly will be featured in the March 17 issue of eScoop. Be sure to leave "Mystery Photo" in the subject line.
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