Open Burn Permits Suspended as of April 28, 2024 | |
Jury Duty Scam Going Around Again, Don't Fall for It! | |
View the April Pupdate Newsletter from Animal Care
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Country Thunder will be held in Florence from Thursday, April 11, through Sunday, April 14. Citizens should be prepared for heavier traffic along State Route 79 and expect travel delays in the area from Wednesday as campers arrive at the venue. | |
Governor Announces New Battery-Focused Future48 Workforce Accelerator In Pinal County | |
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Arizona's newest Future48 Workforce Accelerator, announced earlier this week, will launch in Pinal County to support the region's growing battery manufacturing industry.
Launched in partnership with Central Arizona College, LG Energy Solution, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., Design Systems Inc. (DSI), and Architekton Architects, the Pinal County Accelerator will offer workforce training focused on the manufacturing process of cylindrical lithium-ion batteries, used for electric vehicles and other technology applications.
The announcement was made by Governor Hobbs at an event hosted by LG Energy Solution, where the company provided progress updates on its $5.5 billion stand-alone battery manufacturing complex in Queen Creek.
Once the construction is complete, both facilities are expected to start production in 2026. To secure a high-quality workforce that will operate the state-of-the-art manufacturing complex, the company will also commit to hiring and fostering the next-generation battery professionals in the area, creating several thousand new quality jobs
"As a county, we see around 80% of our residents drive into other counties every day for work," said Mike Goodman, Supervisor-District 2 and Chairman of the Pinal County Board of Supervisors. "So it has always been a priority for myself and my fellow Supervisors to address this by bringing high-quality jobs to Pinal County, and we're delighted LGES' investment is a significant step towards this goal." Read full story
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Ascent Aviation Breaks Ground on Expansion at County-Owned Pinal Airpark | |
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On Friday, March 29, 2024, Ascent Aviation Services, one of the largest independent aircraft aftermarket services providers in the world, broke ground at the County-owned Pinal Airpark on two new wide-body aircraft hangars to establish a North American conversion site to carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions and heavy maintenance.
The site, located just north of Marana in the south of Pinal County, represents a capital investment of $55 million. It will support more than 300 new aviation jobs. Click on the video to learn more about the project.
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County Encouraging Community to Take Part in 'Dark Sky Lights Out' Event Across Pinal County
Dark Skies Week April 2 - 8, 2024
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Pinal County is encouraging residents to participate in a 'Dark Sky Lights Out' event across the County as part of International Dark Sky Week, which takes place from April 2 through April 8, 2024.
On Monday, April 8, from 8:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., we encourage Pinal County residents to join us in observing a thirty-minute event across the County. To reduce light pollution, turn off all unnecessary lighting indoors and outdoors at home, step outside and look up, and enjoy the beauty of the night sky and the wonders of our universe! Click the video left to learn more about Dark Skies and what you can do to reduce light pollution.
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Event at Superstition Moutain Astronomical League | |
The 2024 total solar eclipse will begin at 10:08 AM MST on Monday, April 8, 2024. The maximum eclipse will occur around 11:20 AM. To observe and share views of this event (using telescopes and binoculars equipped with proper solar filters), the Superstition Mountain Astronomical League® will be situated in the vacant lot just west of Leslie's Pool Supplies located at the Bashas Shopping Center on Superstition Mountain Drive. We will have several dozen "eclipse glasses" available to share with the public, but citizens are encouraged to bring theirs if available. | | |
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2024 Primary Election Candidate Update | |
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April 1, 2024, marked the deadline for candidates in the 2024 Primary Election to submit their required nominating materials to run for office in Pinal County. To view the list of candidates, click here. To request electronic copies of nominating materials, please submit a Public Records Request.
Candidates who missed this deadline still have time to file as a write-in candidate. The deadline to file as a write-in candidate is June 20, 2024.
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Visit Pinal County's Booth at Public Safety Day
in Casa Grande Today from 10 am - 2 pm
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Pinal County will be present at the Public Safety Day event in Casa Grande with information on county services and careers. Additionally, First Responder agencies from all over Pinal County will be present showcasing safety equipment, K9 demos, and even free document shredding! | |
Cleanups Happening Today Across the County | |
District 2 Love Your Community Cleanup Hosted by Supervisor Goodman | |
District 2 Free Community Cleanup Event in San Tan Valley | |
Parks & Trails Hosting Peralta Road Cleanup with Natural Restorations | | |
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Preserving Our Future
Spring Open Houses
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Pinal County Development Services will be in Casa Grande, Dudleyville, and San Tan Valley next week as the next stops in their series of Preserving our Future Open House Meetings to inform county residents about the Road Maintenance and Improvement Fund. For a complete list of all upcoming Open House meetings in April,
click here.
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Community Development Will Now Require Appointments for Permit Submittals on the Following Days: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Learn More
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County Attorney's Office to Host Citizens Academy on April 20 | | |
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Have you ever wondered how the criminal justice system works or how a case comes before a judge?
PCAO Citizens Academy is designed to give you a behind-the-scenes look at a case, from a suspect’s initial arrest and booking into Pinal County Detention Center to their sentencing or acquittal. You can tour the county jail, go over details, and review evidence of several cases prosecuted by PCAO. You will also be able to use a shooting simulator to understand better real-life scenarios facing law enforcement.
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News and Updates from
Pinal County Parks & Trails
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Help Weed Out Invasive Plant Species at Peralta Regional Park | |
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Join the Parks and Trails Department in removing invasive plant species from Peralta Regional Park. Volunteers will be instructed on how to identify invasive weeds and how to remove them properly. This effort is essential to maintaining a healthy desert ecosystem and helps our wildflowers come back each year! We look forward to your help in protecting our native plants and wildlife.
📅Wednesday, 4/10 and Thursday, 4/11
⏰8:00-9:30 am
Volunteers will meet at Peralta Regional Park's main parking lot. For questions, please call 520-509-3555.
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ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County Will Be in Maricopa Next Week Seeking Public Input on Services | | |
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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. 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 on April 11 at Central Arizona College in Maricopa to share your thoughts on how ARIZONA@WORK Pinal County can customize our workforce services to meet your community's needs. Click on the flyer for more information.
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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available
to Arizona Small Businesses
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Small nonfarm businesses in all Arizona counties are now eligible to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from
the U.S. Small Business Administration to offset economic losses due to reduced revenues caused by drought.
Businesses primarily engaged in farming or ranching are not eligible for SBA disaster assistance; Agricultural enterprises should contact the Farm Services Agency about the U.S. Department of Agriculture assistance made available by the Secretary’s declaration. However, nurseries are eligible for SBA disaster assistance in drought disasters.
Applicants may apply online and receive additional disaster assistance information at SBA.gov/disaster. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov for more information on SBA disaster assistance. The deadline to apply for economic injury is Nov. 25, 2024.
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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.
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This Week's Featured Jobs | |
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Facilities
Maintenance Technician
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Library Technician
AZ City Library
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Heavy
Equipment
Operator or Trainee
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Pinal Pets
Let Us Introduce You to Oliver
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Oliver is two year old Mastiff mix, who loves to play!
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 3 | Supervisor Stephen Q. Miller
Town Hall in Casa Grande Next Month
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Save the date! District 3 Supervisor Steve Miller will be hosting a Town Hall in Casa Grande on April 17th at 6 p.m. to provide an update on the state of the county and District 3.
Staff from various county departments will be on hand to provide updates and take questions. The event takes place at the Casa Grande Dispatch Central Event Hall.
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Upcoming Board of Supervisors Meetings:
- April 17 - Work Session
- April 24 - Regular Session
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Click on the Video to View this Week's Regular Session Meeting from 4/3. | |
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