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 Friday, July 18, 2025
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Changes at the Joel D. Valdez Library and with some other downtown-centric County departments are the topic of this month’s Administration Address by Deputy County Administrator Steve Holmes. He also thanks outgoing Library Director Amber Mathewson for her three decades of service and welcomes new Library Director Tess Mayer.
Employee appreciation event at Water Campus set for July 24
Join fellow northwest side employees for the next County Employee Appreciation event 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. Light refreshments and snacks will be served, and employees can pick up some giveaway items and enter a raffle for a chance to win free tickets to Old Tucson.
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Do you know what to do if you suspect a colleague or employee may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at work? Human Resources' Training & Development Program is offering a course for managers/supervisors through Workday called “Reasonable Suspicion” that will review policies and procedures to prepare you before a negative situation occurs.
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Nine employees were honored at the July 15 Board of Supervisors meeting as Distinguished Recipients in the County’s Employee Recognition (GEMS) program. Coming from departments ranging from the Assessor's Office to the Office of Digital Inclusion, these employees exemplify the values of Pima County.
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The Green Geek explains how to recycle at your County workplace
What are the rules for recycling at work? Are they different from the guidelines that you might follow at home? Can you recycle glass? What about drinking straws? Can that empty fast-food cup go in your workplace recycling bin?
The Green Geek is here to help! Read on to learn the answers to your most burning questions about what you can — and can't — recycle in the workplace.
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Employees enjoy July 4 VIP treatment
The Fourth of July was even more fun than usual for several County employees, who were able to bring family and friends to enjoy free refreshments at Kino Sports Complex during the holiday festivities. This is the second year that Human Resources has partnered with Kino Sports Complex to offer employees the free tickets, which were an incentive to get more employees involved in Public Service Recognition Week.
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Health staff share challenges, success stories at national conference
The Pima County Health Department joined more than 2,000 local health department professionals July 14-18 at the National Association of County Health Officials 360 Conference in Anaheim. The conference brings together public health professionals from across the U.S. to share challenges, growth opportunities, and success stories.
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Well Done: Department awards, a successful July 4 fundraiser and pickleball champs
Each issue, eScoop aims to honor employees and departments who have earned special recognition. In this issue, you’ll hear about honors for the Attorney's Office, Justice Services, and Health; a successful Fourth of July fundraising effort; and a Communications staffer's pickleball winning streak. Send your ideas on employees who should receive a pat on the back to the eScoop editor.
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Pima County Information Technology is excited to announce that upgrades to Windows 11 have begun! As part of the County’s continued commitment to providing the best tools and technology for our users, computers on the Central domain are expected to receive the upgrade by the end of October 2025.
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Any ideas where this month's Mystery Photo was taken?
Send your best guess to MysteryPhoto@pima.gov by Aug. 11. Be sure to type “Mystery Photo” in the subject line. If you guess correctly, you will be featured in the Aug. 15 issue of eScoop.
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BeWell newsletter discusses benefit deductions, holistic wellness and more
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Check out the latest BeWell newsletter to learn how to check your payslip to ensure that your benefit deductions look as you expected — and what you should do if they don't. This issue also covers a holistic wellness challenge and some upcoming health and wellness events.
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Tips for keeping waste out of the landfill
Repurposing existing products, composting food, and recycling whenever possible can all help to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills, which helps to fulfill Pima County's goals of reducing emissions and mitigating the impact of climate change. Here are some useful waste reduction tips, courtesy of the County's own employee green team, the Green Stewards!
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MegaMania — the annual free, all-ages summer festival of cosplay, gaming, crafts, local authors and artists, and all-around geekery — returns to the Pima Community College Downtown Campus on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from noon to 4 p.m. Take photos with local cosplay groups, participate in role-playing adventure games, enjoy mini-tournament style gaming play, try an Escape Room, make a shield or lightsaber, get your face painted, and much more!
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