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District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for June 11 — Supervisor Fowler meets with BLM on The Wave

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June 11, 2019

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District 5 Highlights

Supervisor Fowler meets with BLM on The Wave

District 5 Supervisor and Board Vice Chair Lena Fowler joined U.S. Senator McSally’s staff, City of Page and Bureau of Land Management staff at a public meeting on a proposed permit increase at The Wave this past Wednesday, June 5, in Page, AZ.

The Wave is located in northern Arizona and BLM only allows 20 people to visit the ecologically sensitive area per day. The current permit process gives out permits to ten people, who apply months in advance, and to ten people who are selected through a lottery process. The proposed BLM permit increase would allow as many as 80 people to visit The Wave per day and to have permits issued from Kanab, UT rather than here in Arizona.

Supervisor Lena Fowler supports bringing the permitting for the Wave back to Arizona from Utah and beginning a dialogue to increase permits.

Coconino County Board of Supervisors donates Computer Center to Western Navajo Veterans Administration

Coconino County Supervisors Lena Fowler and Jim Parks attended the 2019 Navajo Hopi Honor Riders Honor Ride on May 24 in Tuba City, AZ where they presented the new Veterans Computer Center.

The Veterans Computer Center is a donation from Coconino County Board of Supervisors. The Board approved community initiative funding for the purchase of the computers, printer and furniture. “This computer center is for ALL veterans, connecting them with the Veterans Administration to obtain all forms, documents, and program information”, says Supervisor Lena Fowler.In addition, the computer center will help bring veterans without access to computers or internet service into the digital age, which will assist them in everything from job searches to improved communication with the VA.

A special thanks to Western Navajo Veterans Administration in facilitating this donation, Coconino County Information Technology for building and installing the computers and Coconino County Facility Department for providing furniture.

2019 Honor Riders with Congressman Tom O’Halleran and Miss Fort Defiance Agency Veterans Princess

Supervisor Lena Fowler Named Gates Fellow

Congratulations to District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler for being named a Fellow for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Economic Mobility Leadership Network. Supervisor Fowler will gather with a diverse group of county officials from urban, suburban and rural counties for three two-day peer exchanges on county economic mobility issues.

The goal of the foundation is to “ensure there are more actors at all levels committed to dramatically increasing mobility from poverty over the next decade, and to provide better information and tools so they can be even more effective and efficient.”

Coconino County is currently hiring the following positions in the District 5 region

Bailiff I: Page Justice Court: Temporary – Part Time – $15.93 – $16.73 Hourly
Detention Officer I: Page Sheriff’s Office: Regular Full Time – $34,961.00 Annually
Nutrition Education Specialist: Colorado City-Public Health District (Fredonia, AZ): Regular Part Time – 32 – 40 hours – $18.27 Hourly
Judge Pro Tempore -Fredonia Justice Court-Coconino County Superior Court: Fredonia, AZ; Temporary – On Call – $25.00 Hourly
Administrative Specialist I – Fredonia Justice Court: Fredonia, AZ; Regular Part Time – More than 20 hours – $15.93 – $17.52 Hourly

For Employment Opportunities: http://www.coconino.az.gov/843/Job-Openings

Coconino County News

At the Board meeting this past week:
The Board of Supervisors met on June 4, for a regular session, which included several proclamations and the tentative County Budget adoption. Last week’s morning work sessions followed throughout the day providing input on how water-based recreation contributes to the economy, the Environmental Services Code and the County Budget process and timeline.The Board of Supervisors will tour TGen this week followed by some site visits at Fort Tuthill County Park and executive sessions.

Human Resources

Job Openings with Coconino County

Administrative Manager- Treasurer’s Office (0519)
Administrative Specialist I – Fredonia Justice Court, (0519)
Administrative Specialist I- Clerk of Superior Court (0619) New
Administrative Specialist III/Law Enforcement Specialist III- Sheriff’s Office (0619) New
Bailiff I- Page Justice Court
Business Manager- Information Technology (0519)
Clinic Nurse (PRN):- Public Health Services District (0319)
Cook- Community Services (0419)
Cook: On Call-Community Services (1118)
Court Technician I- Clerk of Superior Court (0619) New

Click here to find out more info about these County positions

Library District

Bookmobile Schedule for May to October

Parks and Recreation

The Coconino County Fair Book is Out!

Show your talent and submit your entry into the Fair! We have special awards for: clothing, cakes, yeast and quick breads, cookies, preserved foods, pies, candy, needle and fiber, crafts, quilts, sewing, photography, artwork, poultry and more!

The 2019 Coconino County Fair Book is available digitally (as a PDF) on our website! Printed copies will be available in Flagstaff, Williams, Page, and other Coconino communities by the end of the month. The Fair Book contains all the dates, deadlines, lots, categories and many other tidbits you will want to know if you are looking to enter into the County Fair. You can enter your exhibit online here!

The Coconino County Fair is Labor Day Weekend, August 30 – September 2, 2019 at Fort Tuthill County Park. Questions? Give us a call at (928) 679 8000 or Fair@coconino.az.gov.

Public Health

** DATE CORRECTION **
The last e-blast announced July 19, the
correct date is JUNE 19.

Superintendent of Schools

For Immediate Release
June 6, 2019

Multiple Governing Board Seats seeking applicants

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to four school districts. One seat is open in Coconino Community College District 5 in Page, Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Fredonia, Fredonia-Moccasin Unified School District and two seats are open and Maine Consolidated School District.Applicants must be Arizona registered voters and residents of the school district for at least one year prior to the date of appointment. Applicants or their spouses cannot be an employee of the district.

Application information:

Download the application here http://www.coconino.az.gov/schoolboardapplication
Deadline to submit is 5 p.m. on Friday, June 28
Submit by email to aterhaar@coconino.az.gov (live signature original required)
Submit by fax to 928-526-1469 (live signature original required)
Mail/Drop off: Coconino County School Superintendent, 2384 N Steves Blvd, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

An advisory committee may be assembled, consisting of district residents and a current board member
to conduct interviews and advise Superintendent VanderWey on the appointments.For more information, please call the Office of the Coconino County School Superintendent at 928-679-
8070 or email: aterhaar@coconino.az.gov.

Community Bulletin Board

24th Navajo Nation Council
Office of the Speaker

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 4, 2019

Complete Count Commission Conducts First Meeting, Leadership Selected

WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. – The Navajo Complete Count Commission held its first meeting June 2 to select its leadership and identify priorities in conducting a Census 2020 awareness and outreach campaign throughout the Navajo Nation.Oljato Chapter President James Adakai and Delegate Edison Wauneka (Oak Springs, St. Michaels) were selected as chair and vice chair, respectively, as the commission’s first order of business.

Commission members received a two-hour training from the U.S. Census Bureau, which included an overview, outreach, operations, developing a budget, ways to incorporate media campaigns, and a committee timeline.

“The census for Navajo means money and power. Every year more than a half-trillion dollars, $675 billion to be exact, is allocated to the people from the U.S. government,” said Arbin Mitchell, a tribal partnership specialist with the U.S. Census Bureau. “You also elect leadership. Arizona added one seat in 2010, and it’s very possible they can gain another seat after the 2020 Census.”

Mitchell said the count helps forecast transportation needs, facility design for people with disabilities, and the distribution of Medicare dollars to states and tribes.

“This commission has a really diverse group of people that come from different backgrounds with different types of experience, and I know we will be able to contribute to the success of the 2020 Navajo census count,” said Delegate Jamie Henio (Alamo, Ramah, Tóhajiilee). “We are already working well together and gelling with one another.”

The commission identified several action items such as whether respondents can be asked what their chapter affiliations are and if a resident is a veteran, active-duty military, deployed or not.

The commission also considered whether they should establish a subcommittee of technical advisors that could include the Navajo Housing Authority, Navajo Dept. of Workforce Development, and local Navajo Nation media outlets such as the Navajo Times and KTNN radio.

These discussion and action items will be discussed further along with two major topics; developing a comprehensive media plan that would include newspaper ads, radio spots, event promotions, and developing an operational budget for the commission.

“I remember at the last census they had a Rock the Census campaign that was geared for the younger generation,” said Kee Allen Begay Jr. (Low Mountain, Many Farms, Nazlini, Blue Gap/Tachee, Tselani/Cottonwood). “We need to start developing a strong media campaign for all ages.”

The commission approved its next meeting to happen Friday, June 14 at 3 p.m., at the Budget and Finance Committee conference room.

Download the press release here.

For news on the latest legislative branch activities, please visit www.navajonationcouncil.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram – keywords: Navajo Nation Council

The 10-member Navajo Complete Count Commission Census 2020 held its first meeting at the Budget and Finance Committee conference room in Window Rock, Ariz., on June 2, 2019. Five members are delegates appointed by Navajo Council Speaker Seth Damon, and Navajo President Jonathan Nez appointed the other five.