Check the Town's website frequently
for COVID-19 response updates.
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Belief into Action: An Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
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Above: MLK Celebration livestream with Else Ellegala, 5th grade MLK Essay Winner.
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On the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday (January 18th), the Baha'is of Paradise Valley in partnership with the Town, held their annual MLK Celebration. The celebration was held virtually this year due to the pandemic, but despite that hurdle, it was a great success!
If you missed the live celebration, you can still watch the recording here.
As part of the annual celebration, the committee sponsors an essay contest open to children who attend schools in Paradise Valley. There were winners in three school groups. We are going to feature one winning essay for each of the next three weeks.
The theme of the essay was "Doing the Right Thing." Our first winning essay is from 5th grader Else Ellegala.
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Doing The Right Thing
By: Else Ellegala, Phoenix Country Day School
Doing the right thing can be many things. For me it is to be kind no matter what. When I was in 3rd grade, there was a boy in my class and he was not kind to me at all. He would poke me in the back with a pencil when we were in line. He would take my backpack off the rack and drop it on the floor. He would say mean things and tugged my hair. It made me feel sad and I would go home crying. It also made me feel mad and I wanted revenge. I told the teachers over and over but he just bullied me harder after that. My parents tried to get in touch with his parents and see if we could set up a ‘meet and greet’ after school together, but he was always busy with daily soccer practice. After that, my mother and I made a decision together. We decided to do a ‘kind attack’. We figured out that he had a soccer tournament and he was super nervous. He also had no friends. The next day I went to school early and put a note on his desk. It said, “ Good luck in your tournament! I bet you'll do great!” When he arrived at school he went to his desk and read the letter. He looked confused and came over to me. “ Why did you give me this? How did you know about the tournament?” I shrugged my shoulders and said, “ I knew you were nervous and I knew that everyone deserves some kindness. As for the second question, I have my secrets.” He smiled and after that, he never said a mean word.
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2022 General Plan Update is Underway |
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All of Paradise Valley is invited to collaborate in the 2022 General Plan Update. The plan is relevant to all who live, work, visit and invest in the Town. To support this commitment, the Town has created multiple ways to get involved and stay informed in the General Plan update effort, including:
- Check out the project website – Frequently visit the project website to view project deliverables, summaries of past events, and updates on upcoming events and activities.
- Get on the project email list – Sign up through the project website to receive the latest project and community event updates throughout the project.
- Visit and engage with the Town’s social media channels – Updates will be regularly posted on the Town’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram social media platforms.
- Attend the upcoming General Plan Workshop – Meet with your friends and neighbors to share your ideas at this first virtual workshop event with more events planned over the course of the planning process. Join this meeting on Zoom.
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
6:00-8:00pm
- Complete online surveys – Interactive online surveys will also be administered throughout the General Plan Update process to help inform the planning process. Take survey at the project website.
- Talk to your neighbors and friends – Spreading the word about the General Plan Update efforts and engaging in conversations helps to bring forth new ideas, refine existing proposals, and bring more people into the General Plan Update process.
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Jake Arcamo passes AZ POST waiver test
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Jake Arcamo passed the written section of Arizona Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (AZ POST) waiver examination. Officer Arcamo is the Departments newest police officer.
The waiver process is available to officers who move to Arizona from another state where they were certified police officers. The waiver process includes the AZ POST physical fitness exam, the AZ POST driving course, two shooting qualifications (day and night), a judgment examination on the use of force, and it culminates with the written exam.
Congratulations to Officer Arcamo!
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Ongoing Road Construction
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Lincoln Drive - Two lanes in each direction were temporarily restored on January 21st with the activation of the new traffic signal at Quail Run Road (Palmeraie Boulevard). Motorists are reminded to drive safely and to watch for construction traffic entering onto Lincoln Drive at Palmeraie Boulevard. Next up: a rubberized asphalt surface course is scheduled for the Spring 2021.
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Mockingbird Lane - The west half of the Mockingbird Lane improvements are ongoing and include new storm drain, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and raised medians.
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Indian Bend Road - Work along the north half of Indian Bend Road commenced on January 18th after traffic switched from westbound only to eastbound only from Mockingbird Lane to Palmeraie Boulevard. Improvements include new storm drain, curb, gutter, sidewalk, and asphalt.
We know it feels like it will never end, but there has been much accomplished with the construction on Lincoln Drive. Most recently, the traffic signal at Lincoln and Quail Run Road was activated yesterday and the barricades east of Mockingbird Lane to Scottsdale Road have been removed.
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Above: Lincoln Drive looking west toward new traffic signal at Quail Run Road (Palmeraie Boulevard), 1/21/2021 |
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There have been quite a few large scale projects including the EPCOR water main and the reconstruction of the Lincoln Drive medians. Utility companies are also working on necessary repairs and replacements so that the Town can put a new rubberized asphalt surface on Lincoln Drive this summer.
Town staff and the utility companies are working diligently to make all the necessary improvements needed so that the new roadway will not have to be cut after it is installed in order to minimize future construction and closures.
We appreciate your patience with road closures and we hope you know that this is a necessary part of keeping the Town infrastructure, safe, up-to-date, and ready to move into the future.
Traffic Restrictions - Stay Informed
Subscribe to the Town’s listserv for email and/or text alerts for ‘Capital Projects Notices’ avail at: https://www.paradisevalleyaz.gov/alertpv The Town strongly encourages residents and commuters to subscribe to the Capital Projects Notices to be informed about upcoming traffic restrictions within the Town of Paradise Valley. These notices will contain the scope of work, schedule, map or project location, contractor name, and who to contact. For current restrictions, visit: https://alertpv.us/traffic
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Arizona League of Cities' 2021 Municipal Policy Statement |
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This year's Statement includes some interesting facts about cities and towns, information about the economic impact of the pandemic, and a listing of AZ Legislature delegations by district (PV is District 28).
You can view and download this document by clicking on the photo to the left.
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Paradise Valley Seeks Volunteers
Deadline for Application: February 4th
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The Town of Paradise Valley seeks residents interested in sharing their time and experience by serving on one of the Town’s volunteer committees.
The Town of Paradise Valley has a proud tradition of volunteer service. In addition to the all-volunteer Mayor, Town Council, and Municipal Court Judges, more than 50 residents donate their time to serve on various committees, commissions and boards. Volunteer opportunities include reviewing land-use applications and variances, organizing public art programs, preserving the Town’s history, promoting public safety programs and resources, and providing other vital assistance to the Town administration. A complete list of committees, their descriptions, and their past actions may be viewed here.
Applications may be completed and submitted online, or you may send a resume and cover letter to the Town Clerk's Office, 6401 E. Lincoln Drive at any time throughout the year. Committee appointments are made at the end of March with new terms beginning April 1. To be considered in the 2021 appointment cycle, please submit your application by February 4. Every applicant will be considered, and those not selected will be kept on file to provide a pool of candidates to fill vacancies which may become available during the year.
It is not necessary to list a committee preference when you apply. There will be an opportunity to meet with the Council to discuss your unique background, skills, and interests so that a mutually agreeable position can be found that meets a Town need and interests you.
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Upcoming Town Meetings and Events |
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January 27th - General Plan Virtual Community Workshop, 6:00 pm via Zoom
January 28th - Town Council, 6:00 pm via Zoom
February 2nd - Planning Commission, 6:00 pm via Zoom
February 3rd - Coffee with a Cop, 7:30 am via Zoom
February 3rd - Board of Adjustment, 5:30 pm via Zoom
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Remember to check the Town's website for meeting updates, changes, and agendas.
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