Santa Cruz County
Recent News About Santa Cruz County
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FOIA Request Sent to Santa Cruz County Regarding Pre-Election Voting Machine Test Reports on October 30, 2024
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Santa Cruz County in Arizona on October 30, 2024.
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County sets DBE participation goal for FAA-funded projects
The County has announced its proposed Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal of 11.23% for contracts and agreements funded by the Federal Aviation Administration. This target is set for the federal fiscal years 2025 through 2027. The County anticipates achieving this goal entirely through Race and Gender Neutral (RN) participation, with no reliance on Race and Gender Conscious (RC) measures.
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Santa Cruz County announces Logic and Accuracy Test for voting equipment
Notice has been given by the Santa Cruz County Elections Department regarding the upcoming Logic and Accuracy Test of voting equipment. This test is scheduled for October 7, 2024, at 8:15 a.m. It will take place at the Santa Cruz County Complex, located at 2150 N. Congress Drive, room 205 (second floor), Nogales, Arizona. The event is open to the public and will continue until completion.
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ADEQ schedules meeting on South32 Hermosa aquifer protection permit amendment
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is set to hold a meeting regarding an amendment to the Aquifer Protection Permit for the South32 Hermosa Project. The event will take place at Patagonia Union High School, located at 200 Naugle Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624, on August 21st from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Santa Cruz County announces hearing on FY2024/2025 property tax increase
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has announced a Truth in Taxation Hearing for the fiscal year 2024/2025 regarding a proposed property tax increase. The hearing aims to provide transparency and gather public input on the county's primary and secondary tax rates for the upcoming fiscal year.
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EPA revises air quality standards; Santa Cruz County information sessions announced
On February 7, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the primary annual National Ambient Air Quality Standard for fine particulates (PM2.5) from 12.0 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) to 9.0 µg/m3. As a result, the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) is developing its proposed boundary recommendations describing the geographic extent of attainment, nonattainment, or unclassifiable areas of the state with respect to the revised annual PM2.5 standard.
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Santa Cruz County secures funding for Ruby Road Bridge improvement
The Cross Creek Road/Cross Creek Connector Road improvement project includes widening State Route 82 to provide left and right turn lanes at the Cross Creek Road intersection (Milepost 21.32) in Santa Cruz County, Arizona.
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Board of Supervisors to Appoint Temporary County Treasurer After Financial Irregularities
The Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors has called for a Special Board Meeting to appoint a temporary County Treasurer following the resignation of former County Treasurer Elizabeth Gutfahr. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 18, 2024, starting at 4:15 PM.A joint statement issued by the Board of Supervisors outlined the events leading up to the appointment of a new Treasurer. It was mentioned that financial irregularities were flagged on County accounts managed by the Treasurer's Office, prompting immediate action by county officials. Following consultations...
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Notice of Public Meeting - Update on Cross Creek Connector, Santa Cruz County Secures Funding for Ruby Road Bridge to Enhance Community Infrastructure
Santa Cruz County is set to provide an update on the Cross Creek Connector project in an upcoming public meeting. The event will take place at Patagonia Union High School Cafeteria located at 200 Naugle Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.The meeting aims to inform the community about the latest developments on the project and allow for questions and feedback from attendees. Santa Cruz County Supervisor Bruce Bracker, SCC Manager Jesus Valdez, and other officials will be present during the session to address any inquiries from the...
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Santa Cruz County Secures Funding for Ruby Road Bridge to Enhance Community Infrastructure
Santa Cruz County has received a federal grant of $6.6 million from the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Programs, as well as additional funding from various sources for the Ruby Road Bridge project. The County is dedicated to fortifying and revitalizing its infrastructure to ensure reliable transportation access for all community members."The grant is focused on the replacement of the Ruby Road Bridge located over Potrero Creek, which will become the sole bridge spanning both the floodplain and Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)...
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Public Meeting Scheduled by Santa Cruz County Flood District
The Santa Cruz County Flood District will be holding a Public Meeting to inform the public about the District's Letter of Map Revision."We invite all members of the community to attend this important meeting," said a spokesperson for the Flood Control District.
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Point-In-Time Count Set for February 23
County conducts its annual snapshot of homeless population.
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Recovery Centers
Recovery centers to remain open through feb. 10.
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Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Selected
Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate Selected Farnaz Fatemi
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“Keeping Hope Alive” award at the 5th Annual AZ Drug Summit
“Keeping Hope Alive” award at the 5th Annual AZ Drug Summit.
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Early voting started on July 6 and ballots are on the way to voters
Early voting started on July 6 and ballots are on the way to voters.
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Arizona Secretary of State’s Office officially certified Santa Cruz County election equipment
Arizona Secretary of State’s Office officially certified Santa Cruz County election equipment.
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Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors on December 21, 2021
Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors on December 21, 2021.