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Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 09:41 pm |
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World War II Woman Pilot to be Featured Speaker at Pinal County Veteran’s Day Event
FLORENCE – In World War II, the United States joined together to fight Axis Powers with the help from WASPs.
WASP stands for Women Airforce Service Pilots. The WASPs were a group of women pilots along with those in the Air Transport Command trained to fly military aircraft. Their contribution to victory over the Axis Powers was a shining example of women performing military duties that freed servicemen to fight on the front.
The WASPs were disbanded in 1944, with no G.I. benefits or military honors. Their story remains alive today through the actual women who piloted the planes in our time of need.
The Pinal County Board of Supervisors invites all veterans and public alike to hear one of those stories from a Casa Grande resident who was a WASP. Mrs. Geri Nyman will be the featured speaker at the tenth annual Pinal County Veteran’s Ceremony. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 10. The ceremony will begin with an Air National Guard fly-over at 2:00 pm sharp.
The ceremony is being held on the Tuesday before Veteran’s Day due to the holiday falling on a Wednesday when County offices are closed to honor our veterans.
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Pinal County Press Release
Economic Development Manager Hired to Lure Living-Wage Jobs to Pinal County
FLORENCE, AZ – Economic development is a two word catch phrase for a really big job that is complex and vital. Economic Development is also one of Pinal County’s eight strategic priorities that guide county leaders’ decision-making and resource allocation.
The Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce that Timothy Kanavel is Pinal County’s new Economic Development Manager. He will work closely with all the disciplines in Development Services to attract new enterprises and support the growth of existing businesses.
“Tim brings more than a decade worth of experience in working with chambers of commerce, the Arizona Department of Commerce, economic development councils and in private industry. His experience positions him well to lead Pinal County’s economic development efforts,” said County Manager Terry Doolittle.
Doolittle said that up to now, economic development was handled through partnerships with area economic development foundations, cities and towns and the Arizona Department of Commerce. Employees in a variety of county offices aided and supported these efforts.
“The time is right to make this a full-time endeavor so Pinal County gets its fair share of new living-wage jobs,” Doolittle said. “We’ve always had a focus on growth that brings jobs but we need to ratchet up the effort to help our communities recover from the economic downturn and ensure that we gain as much as we can during the economic recovery.”
Business development gurus often say that the biggest source of new business comes from existing businesses that find ways to grow and thrive. While that may be the subject of heated debate, economic development certainly involves a focus on the growth and health of existing businesses as well as attraction of new businesses.
“Our Business Retention and Expansion Program (BR&E) will be a major aspect of our overall countywide economic development initiative,” Kanavel said. “BR&E, allowing with a supply chain development program will consist of creating a positive, aggressive business atmosphere whereby local, existing and new businesses thrive in our county. We can help ensure that by mitigating the many hurdles that inhibit local business growth and also by fulfilling and possibly relocating to Pinal County a company’s production materials resource needs.”
Major enterprises often work with site selection consultants who strive to match the needs of a relocating or expanding business with the strategic and natural assets of a particular community. For example, a facility that builds roof trusses needs to be near a rail line so it can efficiently ship its end product to market. It also needs access to a good supply of lumber and workers who have the skills to design, engineer and assemble the lumber into trusses. And they may want to know that the workforce they will need in 20 years is going to be available for hire from the nearby communities. Lastly, before they choose a location for their new facility, they may want to know what medical facilities are nearby in case of an accident.
To capitalize on Pinal County’s strategic assets and attract businesses that match them, Kanavel will work with site selection consultants, economic development foundations, cities and towns, business owners, advocacy groups and the state. The goal, he said, is to ensure that Pinal County is positioned as a great place to work, live, raise families, get an education and grow businesses.
Kanavel was the President and Director of Economic Development for the Wickenburg Regional Economic Development Partnership, a position he held since 2007. Prior to that, he worked in sales and marketing positions in the private sector. He also has four years’ experience working in Southern Arizona for the Arizona Department of Commerce.
Kanavel’s credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Regional Development from the University of Arizona along with two Associates’ degrees. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona’s EDI Economic Development course at the University of Arizona.
Pinal County maintains and updates its website with all the latest information to keep you informed on road conditions, public health, public works projects and other important information. Visit and bookmark http://www.pinalcountyaz.gov to stay informed.
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Posted: Wed Nov 4th, 2009 01:53 am |
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Pinal County Press Release
Economic Development Manager Hired to Lure Living-Wage Jobs to Pinal County
FLORENCE, AZ – Economic development is a two word catch phrase for a really big job that is complex and vital. Economic Development is also one of Pinal County’s eight strategic priorities that guide county leaders’ decision-making and resource allocation.
The Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce that Timothy Kanavel is Pinal County’s new Economic Development Manager. He will work closely with all the disciplines in Development Services to attract new enterprises and support the growth of existing businesses.
“Tim brings more than a decade worth of experience in working with chambers of commerce, the Arizona Department of Commerce, economic development councils and in private industry. His experience positions him well to lead Pinal County’s economic development efforts,” said County Manager Terry Doolittle.
Doolittle said that up to now, economic development was handled through partnerships with area economic development foundations, cities and towns and the Arizona Department of Commerce. Employees in a variety of county offices aided and supported these efforts.
“The time is right to make this a full-time endeavor so Pinal County gets its fair share of new living-wage jobs,” Doolittle said. “We’ve always had a focus on growth that brings jobs but we need to ratchet up the effort to help our communities recover from the economic downturn and ensure that we gain as much as we can during the economic recovery.”
Business development gurus often say that the biggest source of new business comes from existing businesses that find ways to grow and thrive. While that may be the subject of heated debate, economic development certainly involves a focus on the growth and health of existing businesses as well as attraction of new businesses.
“Our Business Retention and Expansion Program (BR&E) will be a major aspect of our overall countywide economic development initiative,” Kanavel said. “BR&E, allowing with a supply chain development program will consist of creating a positive, aggressive business atmosphere whereby local, existing and new businesses thrive in our county. We can help ensure that by mitigating the many hurdles that inhibit local business growth and also by fulfilling and possibly relocating to Pinal County a company’s production materials resource needs.”
Major enterprises often work with site selection consultants who strive to match the needs of a relocating or expanding business with the strategic and natural assets of a particular community. For example, a facility that builds roof trusses needs to be near a rail line so it can efficiently ship its end product to market. It also needs access to a good supply of lumber and workers who have the skills to design, engineer and assemble the lumber into trusses. And they may want to know that the workforce they will need in 20 years is going to be available for hire from the nearby communities. Lastly, before they choose a location for their new facility, they may want to know what medical facilities are nearby in case of an accident.
To capitalize on Pinal County’s strategic assets and attract businesses that match them, Kanavel will work with site selection consultants, economic development foundations, cities and towns, business owners, advocacy groups and the state. The goal, he said, is to ensure that Pinal County is positioned as a great place to work, live, raise families, get an education and grow businesses.
Kanavel was the President and Director of Economic Development for the Wickenburg Regional Economic Development Partnership, a position he held since 2007. Prior to that, he worked in sales and marketing positions in the private sector. He also has four years’ experience working in Southern Arizona for the Arizona Department of Commerce.
Kanavel’s credentials include a Bachelor of Science degree in Regional Development from the University of Arizona along with two Associates’ degrees. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona’s EDI Economic Development course at the University of Arizona.
Pinal County maintains and updates its website with all the latest information to keep you informed on road conditions, public health, public works projects and other important information. Visit and bookmark http://www.pinalcountyaz.gov to stay informed.
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Thanks for the info B.
On a side note, stick to your guns Jan!
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Pinal County Press Release
For Immediate Release Contact: Heather Murphy (520) 866-6057
September 1, 2009
Mailing of Tax Statements Delayed Due to Inaction on State Budget
FLORENCE – ] Pinal County Treasurer Dolores “Dodie” Doolittle has the unpopular task of mailing and collecting property taxes for properties in Pinal County . Due to the protracted negotiations that have delayed approval of a state budget, she is advising taxpayers that the bills will be mailed later than usual.
“Normally, the state would have its budget approved with plenty of time for local governments to set their tax rates,” Doolittle said. “Because we still don’t have a state budget, I can’t send out accurate bills.”
The statements that the Treasurer’s office sends include not only the county tax rate, but also the tax rate of other government jurisdictions such as school districts, municipalities and special taxing districts such as fire districts. While those rates have been set, the state is still debating the possible repeal of one line item on tax bills.
“A key issue in the budget discussions is the possible repeal of the State Equalization Tax,” Doolittle explained. “It is important to get property tax information out to property owners in a timely manner. We can’t afford to wait much longer and it is not fair to property owners and mortgage companies who are beginning to call in for the taxes due. Both Maricopa and Pima Counties have also decided to delay the mailing in the hopes of getting certainty on the state budget.”
“Based on the deadline for Governor Brewer to take action on the budget, we have moved the printing date for the tax statements with the intent to have them in the mail on the 18th of September,” she said.
This could surprise some taxpayers because October 1 is the due date for the first half of your annual tax bill.
“By statute, the due date is October 1 but you have a grace period of 30 days before you start accruing a penalty for late payments,” Doolittle said. “We’re telling people now that they really have until October 31 to make their payment”
“Also, if you are in a position to pay the full year’s taxes at once, you actually have a grace period until December 31 to pay the entire bill without a penalty,” she added.
The State Treasurer has had to borrow money to meet the state’s financial obligations because an official state budget has not been approved. Doolittle said that unlike the state, Pinal County will not have to borrow to meet the county’s financial needs. This is because the Board of Supervisors approved a structurally balanced budget that cut the primary property tax rate by 20 cents and slashed spending by almost $57 million over the prior year’s budget. Pinal County ’s primary property tax today is the lowest it’s been in 32 years.
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I'm sorry webmaster, but everytime I post a press release on here, on the topic: Moved: Pinal Press Releases, it automatically goes over to the post your news section of newszap. Could you please allow this one (Topic) to stay here, as there are political issues often stated in that press release, that we might want to discuss. Thank you.
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For Immediate Release Contact: Heather Murphy (520) 866-6057
June 24, 2009 or Joe Pyritz (520) 866-6226
Board of Supervisors Approves FY 2009-10 Budget
FLORENCE – How do you properly set a budget in an environment of continued economic turmoil when the state, a key contributor to your budget is threatening to send you a sizeable IOU? The answer, as the Pinal County Supervisors stated today, is that you must do it very carefully and be prepared to reassess in the future.
The Board of Supervisors approved a total County budget of $400.2 million, which includes a $0.20 reduction in the primary property tax. This tax reduction represents a decrease of about $20 on a $100,000 home.
Last fiscal year’s budget was capped at $458 million but the county curtailed spending significantly though a hiring freeze, mid-year budget cuts, a freeze on travel and training and other budget balancing measures. Just two years ago, the County’s budget was capped at $475 million.
“Clearly, the building slowdown and current economy are reflected in the changes we have implemented over the past year,” Chairman David Snider said. “This budget reflects an appropriately lean posture for fiscal 2009-10. What I want residents to know, though, is that we’re fully focused on delivering quality service.”
In a message to employees, County Manager Terry Doolittle stated that good news sometimes comes with a caution attached. President Obama’s stimulus plan includes money (FMAP funds) to assist in providing medical care to those who lack insurance or are in the AHCCCS program. The county recently learned that those funds will be distributed between the State and Arizona counties to offset what they would normally pay the state to provide care to AHCCCS clients. This was a one-time, unexpected windfall.
The tentative budget, which was adopted in May, included the potential for an across-the-board reduction in salary for County staff. As a result of the stimulus windfall, a five million dollar gap in the budget will be covered by the stimulus money and drawing down the funds on reserve. The Board of Supervisors and County Manager believe that the combination of the stimulus funding and drawing from the reserve will not put the County’s financial future at tremendous risk – at this point in time.
In his statement to employees, the County Manager highlighted potential threats to the County’s financial future. They include:
- Money coming in could continue to decline.
- The FY 2009-10 budget includes several one time revenue items, such as the stimulus money.
- The economic decline could last longer than economists are currently projecting.
- The Legislature has proposed to balance the state budget by hitting cities, towns and counties with IOUs. If the amount Pinal County has to pay exceeds what was budgeted for, the County could be forced to make additional changes.
All three Supervisors thanked elected officials, members of the public and the Budget and Research staff for the long hours invested in crafting a balanced budget.
“Unfortunately, getting to this point has required some several departments to lay off valuable members of their staff,” Supervisor Bryan Martyn said. “We are asking people to do the work of many with fewer resources. I remain optimistic about the future and know our employees are dedicated public servants who are committed to good customer service.”
Supervisor Pete Rios expressed confidence that the boom times would soon return.
“ Pinal County is uniquely positioned to benefit from a recovering economy,” he said. “We have open space, land, neighborhoods that are approved and ready to build. We have businesses that are simply waiting for the right economic indicators before they fill our retail, industrial and commercial spaces. It will happen, and when it does, we will be ready for it.”
The Board of Supervisors requested monthly updates on the state of the economy and how that affects Pinal County ’s budget and priorities. The monthly updates will be placed on the Board of Supervisors’ agendas during their semi-monthly meetings. Meeting minutes and agendas are posted on the Pinal County website. Go to http://www.pinalcountyaz.gov and look for Board Meetings/Agendas in the left column.
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