Spring is Here! Explore Upcoming Events Planned This Spring in Pinal County | |
View the Unofficial Results of the
2024 Presidential Preference Election
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Explore All That Pinal County Libraries Have to Offer This National Reading Month | |
Construction Underway on Superstition Basin to Reduce Impacts of Flooding In Apache Junction | |
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Pinal County and the City of Apache Junction have begun work on the creation of Superstition Basin, a stormwater retention area that will help reduce the impacts of flooding events in downtown Apache Junction.
Click to the left to watch a video about the project, hearing from District 5 Supervisor and former Apache Junction Mayor Jeff Serdy, current Apache Junction Mayor Chip Wilson, and County and City officials. Read more
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County Encouraging Community to Take Part in 'Dark Sky Lights Out' Event Across Pinal County | |
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Pinal County is encouraging residents to take part in a Dark Sky Lights Out event across Pinal County, as part of International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from April 2, 2024, through April 8, 2024.
Earlier this week, the Pinal County Board of Supervisors approved a proclamation adopting the week, as "International Dark Sky Week" in Pinal County.
On Monday, April 8th, for thirty minutes from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., we encourage Pinal County residents to join us in observing a thirty-minute 'Dark Skies Lights Out' Event across Pinal County, turning off all unnecessary lighting indoors and outdoors at home in order to reduce light pollution, step outside and look up, and enjoy the beauty of the night sky and the wonders of our universe! A full list of planned events is below. Click here to learn more
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Board Proclaims March 18-22, 2024 as
Public Defense Week in Pinal County
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At this week's Board meeting, the Board of Supervisors proclaimed March 18-22, 2024, as Public Defense Week in recognition of the 61st anniversary of the Supreme Court ruling in Gideon v. Wainwright. The ruling Gideon v. Wainwright ordered that defendants without means must be provided professional legal representation in accordance with the 6th Amendment of the United States Constitution. View Proclamation | |
Pinal County Public Defender Kate Milewski Earns the William Rothstein Achievement Award from the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ)
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Kate's exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to justice have earned her the William Rothstein Achievement Award from the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ).
In Kate's time as the leader of the Public Defender's office, she implemented workload review and controls, started a mitigation unit, started an appellate unit, and developed a training program. Kate worked closely with county management to ensure fair promotional opportunities for her attorney and pay parity with the prosecutor's office. Her work is appreciated not only by her employees but all the other stakeholders in the criminal justice system, in Pinal County and beyond. Read full story
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Preserving Our Future
Spring Open Houses
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Pinal County Development Services will be in Apache Junction, Saddlebrooke Ranch, and Florence as the next stops in part of their series of Preserving our Future Open House Meetings to inform county residents about the Road Maintenance and Improvement Fund. | | |
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Florence Meeting Information
📅 Tuesday, Apr. 2
⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Viney Jones Library and Community Center Ruggles Room | 778 N. Main St., Florence, AZ 85132
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District 2 Free Community Cleanup Event in San Tan Valley on April 5-6 | |
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Pinal County District 2 Supervisor Mike Goodman and Pinal County Development Services will be hosting a community cleanup for all San Tan Valley residents. At no charge, residents can dispose of large items and household waste. See the flyer below for accepted items. Paper shredding is available.
Location: 3535 E. Hunt Hwy. San Tan Valley, 85142
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ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Seeking Public Input on Service Delivery Needs Through Spring Event Series | |
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ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County is preparing its four-year plan to address the multifaceted needs of its job seeker and employer customers. To gain insight related to workforce development from the unique demographics in the various geographic regions of Pinal County, the Pinal County Workforce Development Board is planning a series of community engagement events in several Pinal County communities. These events will consist of a brief overview of the ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County service offerings and then engage in a dialog with attendees regarding their views on workforce services in their area.
Members of the public, including employers, are invited to participate in these events to help guide ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County in designing its service delivery model.
Join us to share your thoughts on how ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County can customize our workforce services to meet your community's needs. View upcoming April events information below.
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Find your purpose in Pinal County with a career that directly serves your community!
From entry-level to management, there is an opportunity for you in Pinal County. Apply today at pinaljobs.com.
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This Week's Featured Jobs | |
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Animal Protection
Officer
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Contact Center Information Specialist
(Full and Part Time)
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Pinal Pets
Let Us Introduce You to Damon
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Damon came to the shelter as a stray with another dog, and his kennel mate has since been adopted. Damon is two years old, loves other dogs, and is ready to find his forever home.
If you would like to set up a meet and greet, contact PCACC at
520-509-3555 or stop by the shelter.
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District 2 - Supervisor Mike Goodman
Love Your Community Cleanup Event
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Supervisor Mike Goodman has organized a Love Your Community Cleanup Day for Saturday, April 6. Community members are invited to volunteer to help clean up our roads and other areas in the San Tan Valley community that need some love.
This event has been aligned with the free community dump days at our public works yard, so any garbage collected can be quickly dropped off at no cost. If you know of another area in need, please let us know, and we will happily add it to the list.
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District 3 | Supervisor Stephen Q. Miller
Randolph Community Community Revitalization Project Update
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Personnel with Pinal County Development Services and Nesbitt Contracting Co. provide an update in March 2024 to the Randolph Community Revitalization Project.
This project aims to improve the infrastructure of the Randolph community south of Coolidge by providing the community with paved streets, fire hydrants, curbing, sidewalks, and drainage. Read more
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Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings:
- March 28 - Special Session
- April 3 - Regular Session
- April 17 - Work Session
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Read the Meeting Recap from this Week's Regular Session Meeting from 3/20 here. Watch the Full Meeting Below. | |
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