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News from January 2018

Court rules Pima County's deal with World View can stand

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Arizona Court of Appeals, Division Two recently struck down a lawsuit that challenged the Pima County's economic agreement with World View, allowing the county's plan to spend $17 million on the space technology company's new manufacturing and administrative headquarters to move forward.
Task force recommends honors for former city director

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

City of Surprise Task Force Explores Options To Honor Memory of Former City Director
Buckeye's new 'Waste Wizard' website posts more than 1,000 hits

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Buckeye recently launched a new web application that quickly had over 1,000 hits and notifications from residents regarding trash and recycling services.
Pima County supervisors approve 2-year road repair plan

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Pima County Board of Supervisors has approved a two-year road repair plan that includes the repair of over 429 miles of roadway in 518 neighborhoods across several unincorporated areas.
Pima County issues rabies alert following incident at Jesse Owens Park

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Pima County Animal Care has issued a community alert about possible pet exposure to rabies after it confirmed a case of the disease in a deceased animal found at Jesse Owens Park.
Coconino County officials host legislative roundtable

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Coconino County recently hosted a roundtable with state legislators to discuss topics such as state cost-shifts to counties, transportation funding and forest health.
Cochise County employees fill Christmas wish lists for 18 kids

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Cochise County employees filled the Christmas gift wish lists of 18 local children this holiday through the county's Angel Tree program.
Mesa celebrates $7.9 million renovation of Pioneer Park

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

After an eight-month closure that included a $7.9 million renovation project, Mesa's Pioneer Park has reopened with features such as a multi-story playground and a splash pad with 15-foot-high water wall -- the first of its kind in Arizona.
Phoenix-based Avnet sponsors The Not Impossible Awards

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Phoenix-based global technology distributor Avnet will be a title sponsor of the upcoming The Not Impossible Awards, which are designed to spotlight innovators and their breakthrough achievements whose technology improves the life and well-being of others.
Scottsdale signs emergency services contract with Maricopa Ambulance

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Scottsdale and the Scottsdale Fire Department have entered into a transportation contract with Maricopa Ambulance, a move the city says will ensure effective and efficient emergency medical care and services will continue in the area.
Gilbert recognized for civic engagement programs

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Town of Gilbert has been honored by a leading industry news publisher and was named Civic Engagement Program of the Year.
Freeway project moves forward after appeals court ruling

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

A recent ruling by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco has allowed the Arizona Department of Transportation's South Mountain Freeway project to move forward with an expected completion date of late 2019.
Marana Parks & Rec conducts herbicide and pesticide training

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Marana Parks and Recreation Department recently hosted a specialized training session on herbicide and pesticide applications to 65 maintenance professionals from throughout Southern Arizona.
Chandler fire official selected for national training program

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The assistant chief of Chandler's Fire, Health & Medical Department was recently accepted into the Fire Service Executive Development Institute, being chosen from among new fire chiefs and chief officers across the U.S.
O'Neil appointed to Pinal County Superior Court

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Gov. Doug Ducey has appointed Judge Christopher O'Neil to the Pinal County Superior Court, filling the vacancy left by Judge Karl Eppich who was appointed to the Division Two Arizona Court of Appeals.
Cochise County swears in court officers

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The Cochise County Superior Court recently held a public swearing-in ceremony for several new court officers who will serve in the areas of juvenile detention, juvenile probation/surveillance and adult probation/surveillance.
Cochise County Board approves 25-year prison operations lease

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

During its recent meeting, the Cochise County Board of Supervisors approved a new 25-year lease with the Arizona Department of Corrections to continue operating its State Prison Complex in Douglas.
Flagstaff officials host forums on new minimum wage

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Flagstaff's Office of Labor Standards recently hosted a series of community forums regarding the city's minimum wage increase that took effect Jan. 1.
Peoria appoints Strunk as deputy city manager

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

The City of Peoria has appointed 25-year public sector management veteran Erik Strunk as the city's third deputy city manager.
Elliott to direct marketing for Scripps Tucson radio stations

By Marian Johns | Jan 21, 2018

Scripps Media's Tucson radio stations have tapped Sharon Elliott as its new director of marketing and promotion.

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