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A Stumble in the Vaccination Effort

Dear Citizens of Yavapai County, In an effort to keep the gas on the pedal in every way possible to get our citizens safely vaccinated, I made a stumble last week that you should be aware of. On Thursday, March 4th, the Mayor of Jerome, Dr. Jack Dillenberg, called me...

Coconino and Prescott National Forests Enact Fire Restrictions

May is upon us. As we head toward another summer, District 3 has been a hive of activity. Here’s the very latest from my desk. How Does Yavapai County Spend $300 Million? The FY 2021-22 budget process for Yavapai County will take more than seven months, from the...
Forest Land Destruction –  A Growing Crisis

Forest Land Destruction – A Growing Crisis

Forest Destruction Crisis Nothing is more important to our office or to me than constituent service. You have my word: If you have an issue and you bring it to our attention, we will work as hard as we can to help you resolve the issue efficiently and improve quality...

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American Rescue Plan Impacts

American Rescue Plan Impacts

The White House released this fact sheet about the American Rescue Plan impacts in Arizona. CSA Board members can find state-by-state estimates of the ARP’s impacts here and download a spreadsheet with state and local direct aid numbers here. Finally, information...

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How to Stay Safe from COVID-19 this Spring

How to Stay Safe from COVID-19 this Spring

A little more than one in six people in the United States or 15.6% of the population have been fully immunized. Arizona has administered over 3.3 million doses of vaccine, with 29.1% of the population receiving at least one dose of vaccine - Yavapai County is at...

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American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet

American Rescue Plan Fact Sheet

The White House released this fact sheet about the American Rescue Plan impacts in Arizona as well as the Plan's impact on health care costs and coverage, including examples of cost savings. Arizona’s can be seen below.  

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Transparency Is A Must – So Is Owning Your Actions

Transparency Is A Must – So Is Owning Your Actions

Friends: As a believer in personal responsibility, I think it’s important to own up to our errors in the same way as we point out our successes. I want to bring you into the loop on a situation that happened recently – one which we rectified immediately and which...

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Local Rental Assistance Available

Local Rental Assistance Available

Nearly $500M has been awarded to Arizona to assist individuals who are behind or in danger of falling behind on rent or utility payments. DOWNLOAD the Local Assistance Information 

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CDC Releases Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Americans

CDC Releases Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Americans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines say people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 may safely gather with small groups from other households without wearing mask or physical distancing, even if those people have not yet had their shots.

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Governor Ducey’s Executive Order Regarding Schools

Governor Ducey’s Executive Order Regarding Schools

In a news release from the Governor’s Office, Governor Ducey has been in discussions with public school leaders and based on new guidance from the Center for Disease Control Prevention (CDC), an Executive Order was issued to have schools return to in-person, teacher-led instruction.

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Transitioning to 55+ Age Category

Transitioning to 55+ Age Category

In a press release by Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) yesterday, the state adopted a hybrid model for COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization.  Governor Doug Ducey and ADHS announced this new approach that provides Arizonans 55 and older eligibility along with...

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7 COVID-19 Long Term Symptoms – or “Long Haulers”

7 COVID-19 Long Term Symptoms – or “Long Haulers”

COVID-19 symptoms can sometimes persist for months. The virus can damage the lungs, heart, and brain, which increases the risk of long-term health problems.  Most people who have COVID-19 recover completely within a few weeks. Older people and people with many serious...

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