District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for June 5 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors donates Computer Center to Western Navajo Veterans Administration

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June 4, 2019

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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:
No BOS meeting was held this past Tuesday, May 28, due to the Memorial Day Holiday.

The Board of Supervisors are meeting today Tuesday, June 4, for a regular session, which will include several proclamations and the tentative County Budget adoption, beginning at 10 a.m. work sessions will follow 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.

Supervisors Meet with Senator McSally’s Constituent Director in Flagstaff

The Board of Supervisors met this past week with Senator Martha McSally’s State Constituent Director Dr. Anne Ward. Board members used this opportunity to discuss federal priorities for the County such as forest restoration and economic development. The Supervisors also discussed the work that Dr. Ward does to help mutual constituents when they have issues with federal programs like the VA or the Social Security Administration.

Human Resources

Job Openings with Coconino County

Administrative Manager- Treasurer’s Office (0519)
Administrative Specialist I – Fredonia Justice Court, (0519)
Administrative Specialist I – CASA – Juvenile (0519)
Administrative Specialist I- Human Resources (0519) New
Apprentice Appraiser – Assessor’s Office (0519)
Bailiff I- Page Justice Court
Business Manager- Information Technology (0519) New
Clinic Nurse (PRN):- Public Health Services District (0319)
Cook- Community Services (0419)
Cook: On Call-Community Services (1118)

Click here to find out more info about these County positions

Library District

Bookmobile Schedule for May to October

Public Health

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.

Temporary I.D. card now available online
MVD continues to add web-based transactions to streamline service

Arizona motorists who’ve had their Driver License suspended may now order a temporary six-month I.D. card online at ServiceArizona.com. Until now, this service required an in-person visit to an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division office.

“People often need a valid I.D. in order to buy items at the store, go to the bank, and apply for a job among other things,” MVD Field Operations Administrator Mike Cryderman said. “When customers are faced with a suspended license, it makes having a temporary I.D. card vital.”

He added, “Offering this service more conveniently through ServiceArizona.com speeds up the process for these customers. It also has the effect of reducing customer traffic at MVD offices so we can better serve our customers who need to make an office visit.”

To get a temporary I.D. card, a customer must first have a suspended Arizona Driver License. The expiration date on the suspended license must be beyond the six months the temporary I.D. is valid. Also, the customer must already have an Arizona license photo that has been taken within the past 12 years on file with MVD in order for the temporary I.D. to be produced.

For more information: www.ServiceArizona.com

The vision of the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is to “get Arizona out of line and safely on the road”. Dedicated MVD employees, Authorized Third Party providers and offering more services online help MVD achieve this vision.