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Regular Agenda Item 3. J.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/06/2021
Submitted For:	James Menlove	Submitted By:	Sherry Grice, Management Associate
Department:	County Manager

Information

Request/Subject

Proclamation No. 2021-01 Proclaiming April 2021 as National County Government Month in Gila County.

Background Information

National County Government Month (NCGM), held each April, is an annual celebration of county government. The theme for this year’s celebration of NCGM is “Counties Matter,” demonstrating how counties help to improve people’s lives every day.

The coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the importance of county government. Counties are on the front lines protecting our communities from coronavirus and other illnesses that have the potential to become a pandemic. They have demonstrated bold, inspirational leadership and saved countless lives during these extraordinary times. Counties support over 900 hospitals and operate over 1,900 public health departments, which are the ground troops in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak. Local health departments are working to protect public health by communicating with transportation officials, educating health care providers, and communicating to the public best practices to reduce the spread of infectious diseases.

This year, the Gila County Health Department is gaining national attention for being the first county in Arizona and one of the first counties in the U.S. to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to the general population. Now more than ever, our residents are seeing firsthand the essential functions counties perform and why "Counties Matter".

Since 1991, the National Association of Counties has encouraged counties to actively promote the services and programs they offer. The nation’s 3,069 counties serving more than 300 million Americans provide essential services to create healthy, safe, and vibrant communities.

Evaluation

Each year the Board of Supervisors adopts a proclamation proclaiming the month of April as National County Government Month in Gila County and focuses on better educating our residents on the importance of county government and how we impact their lives.

Conclusion

It is appropriate to place this issue before the Board of Supervisors at this time to adopt Proclamation No. 2021-01 to proclaim April 2021 as National County Government Month in Gila County.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt Proclamation No. 2021-01 to proclaim April 2021 as National County Government Month in Gila County.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to adopt Proclamation No. 2021-01 proclaiming April 2021 as National County Government Month in Gila County with this year's theme of "Counties Matter" and showcase how the County achieves healthy, safe, and vibrant communities. (James Menlove)

Attachments
NCGM Proclamation No. 2021-01
NCGM Press Release
NACo Art Contest
Gila County Art Contest