A Message from Councilmember Malnar

August 7, 2020

Dear Sahuaro District Residents,
 
This past year I have requested that citizens let me know of small projects in their area they would like to have taken care of such as replacing a park bench or a drinking fountain at a Sahuaro District park or putting some rocks in a place where it is needed for landscape purposes. I received a few requests and have been able to take care of most of them.
 
Below is a list of the capital improvements that we will be completing  from my Council budget that allows for district improvements. If you have items you would like me to consider for the 2020-21 budget year, please let me know.
 
District Improvements to be completed:
2 solar speed signs to be posted on N. 77th Avenue south of Union Hills
Ramadas to be painted at Acoma Park 
4 tables to be replaced at Chapparel Park
3 tables to be replaced at Gables Park
1 drinking fountain to be replaced at Rose Park
2 tables and 2 benches to be replaced at Desert Valley Park
4 tables and 1 bench to be replaced at Hidden Meadows Park 
2 benches to be replaced at Sunset Vista Park
1 table to be replaced at Tierra Buena Park

Have a nice weekend and stay healthy. 
Sincerely,

Ray Malnar
Vice Mayor
Sahuaro District   

City Notifications
Census 2020 
Census Takers Began In-Person Follow-up August 6th

Avoid "The Knock"
Census Bureau employees began in-person follow up with households that haven't yet responded to the 2020 Census earlier this week, beginning on August 6th. There's still time to complete the census by phone at 1.888.330.2020 or online at www.2020census.gov to avoid having a census taker come to your door. 
 
If you do receive a knock, please answer the door - in a smart and safe manner!  It is important to know that official Census Bureau employees will have an ID badge with their photograph and a US Department of Commerce watermark. They will also have census branded equipment such as a tote bag and mobile device. Census Bureau employees will never ask for social security numbers, banking information, passwords, or payments or donations of any kind. Census employees will be using health precautions such as face masks and social distancing for your protection and theirs. If you have questions about the identity of someone who comes to your door, you can call 1.844.330.2020 to speak with a Census Bureau representative. For more information:
2020census.gov/en/avoiding-fraud.html
 
The Census Bureau may also be following up with households via phone and email to remind you to respond or to ask clarifying questions. These emails will come from 2020Census@subscriptions.census.gov and direct you to an official government (.gov) website.
 
It's not too late to be counted for your community. Complete the 2020 Census now to avoid "the knock" and support resources our community needs to respond to, and recover from, during this public health and economic crisis. Now more than ever, we're all in this together! 

This week's PMP District Update:
  • Cholla Street, Arizona Canal to 55th Avenue - Temporary striping beginning August 10th, followed by the reinstallation of speed humps on August 20th. Final striping to take place in late August.
Project Info Hotline: 602.532.6250

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AZ Department of Health Partners with Hanes to Offer Free Masks to Vulnerable Individulation 65 and Older

It's important that every American does their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which includes wearing a cloth face mask whenever you are in public, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining physical distance from others.

AZ Deparmtent of Health (ADOH) wants to ensure every Arizonan has access to face masks, partnering with Hanes to provide free face masks to Arizona's most vulnerable populations. Anyone who meets this criteria or may not be able to purchase a mask is encouraged to place an order.

Each order will provide 5 washable, reusable cloth face masks, one order per household. We intend to provide cloth face masks to individuals 65 and older and other identified vulnerable populations. If you have questions about ordering or for information about how the program works, visit the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page. For questions about your order or the product itself, please contact Hanes and 1.800.503.6698.
BLUE STAR MOMS OF THE SOUTHWEST VALLEY
TREATS FOR THE TROOPS

Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures is the on-going drop off location for donations for the Blue Star Moms care packages. The care packages are sent monthly to deployed military. 

To view the recommended list of items to donate, click here.

Items are collected to send care packages to deployed military around the world. 

Please drop off donations to:
Memory Lane Trinkets and Treasures
5836 W. Palmaire Avenue
Downtown Glendale

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 Office of Vice Mayor Ray Malnar | 623-930-2249 | rmalnar@glendaleaz.com |  www.glendaleaz.com/sahuaro/
5850 W. Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301