“Meanwhile, Gila County and all counties take pride in their responsibility to protect and enhance the health, well-being and safety of EF residents.incomplete and a cost-effective way,” Sue Gila County CommissionObserver At our meeting on Tuesday, April 4th, we declared April National County Government Month.

The theme for this year’s county government annual celebration is “Counties RISE!”, inspired by the signature of National Association of Counties (NACo) President Dennis Winfrey. Since 1991, NACo has encouraged counties.tie Raise public awareness of county roles and responsibilities throughout April. RISE is an acronym for Resiliency, Inclusion, Solvency and Empowerment.

Resiliency refers to the county’s focus and deterrence on the future.lumination Serve a growing and changing community. Inclusion focuses on programming that leaves no one behind. Solvency means facilitating economic liquidity opportunities that help residents and communities thrive. Empowerment is a commitment to sharing resources, educating each other, and informing each other.

A representative example of resiliencerhinoceros Gila County has the Tonto Creek Bridge, which is under construction.session After decades of attempts to secure funding and repeated efforts by county leaders. Over the years, attempts to cross flooded streams have resulted in tragedy. In 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded him $21 million to build a bridge in Gila County. It was welcome news for Su in the 2nd district.supervisor Tim Humphrey, representing Tonto Basin, traveled to Washington, DC to drive the fundraising. “The approval of our grant application demonstrates the value of our many years of effort to educate Arizona fraudsters.gradual Delegation on how important this project is. “This saves lives and helps build infrastructure.”

County oral health programs demonstrate inclusion. Through Arizona’s Cavity-Free Program, county health departments provide screenings, sealants, fluoride treatments, and diamine silver fluoride to kindergartens.Ten, Grades 2 and 6 – At school. Last year, her $20,000 grant from the Arizona Foundation’s Delta Dental allowed her to expand these services to children from pre-kindergarten through her eighth grade. Overall, the county’s oral health program addresses the underserved population by providing dental screenings, fluoride treatment, oral health coaching, education, and referrals to seniors, pregnant and postnatal mothers. I am emphasizing

Gila County’s 2021 pledged revenue bond issuance, which Treasurer Maryn Belling said had “cut down the mountain” of Public Safety Officer Retirement System (PSPRS) liability, is an example of the pursuit of solvency. and will save the county $11.1 million over the next 20 years. afInfluencing property tax. “The county has pledged to pay back the bonds with sales tax, vehicle license tax, and substitute tax (PILT),” Belling said. Pay off debt early.

A notable example in Gila CountyTurn on the power Its residents take advantage of the Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) provided by the Department of Health. CHA assessed the residents’ health status. From September 2019 to February 2020, stakeholders participated in this process to identify the most pressing health issues facing residents. CHIP is a guide used by public health, community hospitals and their partners to work together to address the major factors that can limit a community’s ability to live a full, happy and healthy life. .

“Gila County is proud of the programs and services it provides to its residents,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Woody Klein. “Our commitment builds inclusionShiv, A resilient and thriving community.encourageYear All county residents can participate in National County Government Month outreach events to learn about the role the county plays. ”

Residents can check out the Federal Month display in the main lobby of the Gila County Courthouse for more information.House, 1400 E. Ash Street in Grove.