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Pima County is getting ready to celebrate Independence Day! This year, the County is offering a variety of ways to celebrate America's birthday. Depending on your preference, you could take a refreshing dip in a cool County pool, read to shelter dogs at Pima Animal Care Center, or sit back and enjoy an evening of baseball and fireworks at Kino Sports Complex.
Here are some events you should be sure to mark on your calendar this week!
Bruce D. Collins can still remember when he realized that public service was the right career for him.
When he was a college intern at an airport, Collins was assigned to work on several planning projects involving everything from operating the noise monitoring system to establishing an off-site permanent rental car facility. Seeing the results of his work struck a deep chord with him.
“Those projects were tangible,” he said. “When my friends or family were traveling, going to or around the airport, I could say that I worked on that project.”
That was the first step in a long journey that brought Collins to his new home at Pima County, where he was appointed director of the Procurement Department March 17.
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PACC offering free adoptions
to all County employees
If you’re looking to add a new furry friend to your family, you’re in luck! Pima Animal Care Center is now offering free adoptions on all pets, including puppies and kittens, for all Pima County employees. Simply show your badge at the time of adoption, and you’ve got a new best friend!
At any given time, PACC’s shelter is home to more than 500 dogs and 100 cats, with more than a thousand additional pets in foster care. With so many pets to choose from, you’re sure to find your new best friend through PACC.
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Congratulations to Mali Manjarrez-Bautista, Paul David Greenwood and Corbin Sneva! These hard-working employees were singled out for a Team Appreciation award as part of the County’s GEMS Program.
They were cited for their strong work for the Recorder’s Office during the November 2024 election. All three held supervisory roles during the election cycle and were recognized for embodying the County’s core values of being Accountable, Respectful, and Ethical.
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Bill Wills Sr., a former Pima County employee who served for more than two decades, passed away July 26 at the age of 93.
Wills was the first African-American to work as a management assistant at what was then called the Pima County Manager’s Office, and also served as a "Super Director," the equivalent of today's Deputy County Administrators. He retired in 1995, after 22 years of service to the County.
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July 17 career fair offers departments opportunities to connect with job seekers
Human Resources is welcoming all departments to join them on July 17 for the Pima County Career Fair at the Kino Event Center, 2805 E. Ajo Way. This event, which runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., offers an opportunity for departments to come together to inspire those who want to serve, grow, and make a real difference in their community, said Teresa Goddard, HR’s talent acquisition manager.
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The Green Stewards, Pima County's own all-employee green team, is made up of volunteers from various departments who work to educate and empower County employees to adopt sustainable practices in their personal and professional lives. They will be holding their next virtual meeting Wednesday, July 16, from 2-3 p.m. All County employees are welcome to attend! Click on the link below to find the meeting information.
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Mark your calendars! The next County Employee Appreciation event is set to take place at Wastewater’s Water Campus, 2955 W. Calle Agua Nueva, on Thursday, July 24, from 8:30 to 10 a.m.
The County Administrator, staff and elected officials will be on hand to thank employees for their hard work. If you work in the vicinity of the Water Campus, please stop by and meet the County Administrator and Deputy County Administrators. Light refreshments will be served.
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Easy Tech Tip: Scheduling a meeting
from an Outlook message
One of the most popular tools for workplace communication in Pima County is Microsoft Outlook. Whether you're collaborating with your team, setting up meetings, or organizing group discussions, Outlook can help streamline the process. In this article, we’ll explore why scheduling meetings from Outlook messages can save you time and how to do it step by step.
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Effective Sept. 2, Tess Mayer will take the reins as Pima County Public Library's 16th director. Her appointment comes after the retirement of Amber Mathewson, who served in the position from 2017 through June 2025.
She joins the library team with more than 15 years of public library leadership, most recently serving as the Director of the Berkeley Public Library. Click on the link below to learn more about her!
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If you haven't already, check out the County Administrator's intranet page, where you can "Ask Jan." Employees are invited to submit any questions they may have to County Administrator Jan Lesher about County operations or governance. She will answer as many as she can.
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