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 Friday, Dec. 15, 2023
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 Well Done: YOU!
County Administrator Jan Lesher recaps a year-in-review video in her final address to employees of 2023. Be sure to watch to the end and catch all the awards and honors accrued by County employees this year.
Two DOT long-timers ready to hit the road
When Carol Brichta first came to the Pima County Department of Transportation in March 2001, Annabelle Valenzuela was getting ready to train her.
But things didn't go quite as planned.
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Taking care of your mental health during the holidays
The holidays are here, and with this festive time of year comes an increase in mental health challenges. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that 64% of people have more trouble with their mental health during the holidays than they do during the rest of the year. For Hilary T., the Tween Librarian at Dusenberry-River Library, that means that the best time to make a plan on handling this turbulent time of year is now.
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Librarian closes the book on nearly 50-year County career
When Margie Trujillo-Farmer started as the youth services librarian at Woods Memorial Library in 1975, patrons were searching for books using the card catalog system. Today, you can reserve a book from a library across town, stream a movie or search for a job with a few keyboard strokes.
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Unlock your potential with the Certified Public Manager Program
Are you ready to elevate your career and become a highly effective public manager? Look no further than the Certified Public Manager® (CPM) Program, an opportunity to hone leadership skills and get you ready to succeed in the public sector.
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With a fresh new year coming fast, it’s a perfect time to look for a fresh new way to commute. According to our annual Travel Reduction Program survey, 80% of Pima County employees drive alone for work commutes. Whether you’re newer to the County or have been working here for years, you can reap great benefits from leaving your personal vehicle at home and using other ways to get to and from work, including money savings, stress-reduction, reduced vehicle wear-and-tear, and a healthier planet.
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Don't get hacked over the holidays
The holidays should be about celebration and fun. But unfortunately, it’s also a time when scammers are more likely to ruin the revelry. Pima County’s Information Technology Department has five tips to avoid being scammed or hacked for the holidays.
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Employees can skate for free next Thursday
Put your work plans on ice for an hour next week! Pima County and the City of Tucson are offering employees one last chance to skate for free at the Tucson Convention Center from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 21. Make sure to bring a pair of comfortable socks and your signed waiver form.
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January's BeWell Webinars focus on developing healthy habits
Have you made your resolutions for next year? Do any of them involve maintaining healthier habits? If so, BeWell’s Healthy Habits Presentations can help. Click to read more from this week’s BeWell newsletter and sign up. This issue also features information on how to quit using tobacco products and ways to practice financial self-care.
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Can you guess December's mystery photo?
Where do you think this mystery photo was taken? Send your best guess to MysteryPhoto@pima.gov by Jan. 16. The answer and names of those who guess correctly will be featured in the Jan. 19 issue of eScoop.
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Last call for ECAP donations
Today is the last day to pledge to donate to the 2023-24 Employees Care About Pima County campaign, which raises money for more than 200 charitable organizations that have a positive impact on the community. Checks and cash can be donated until Monday, Dec. 18. As of Dec. 13, ECAP had raised $231,039 with 55% of all County employees participating.
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Want more Pima County in your life?
Who says working for the public sector is boring?
Check out our social media pages to see how we’re featuring you and your colleagues today for Ugly Sweater Day! Once you’re there, keep scrolling to find out how you can help name Pima County’s newest snowplow!
And if we’re not already all over your newsfeeds, follow us on our Facebook, Instagram and Threads pages.
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Our next eScoop comes out on Jan. 5!
Today's edition of eScoop marks the last issue of 2023. As a reminder, eScoop publishes the first and third Friday of each month. Keep an eye out for our next issue on Jan. 5. And between now and then, have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!
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