Pinal County's Board of Supervisors has lined up a series of proclamations recognizing community efforts and public servants, showing its commitment to honoring those who grease the wheels of local governance and enterprise. In a move to highlight the importance of job creation and quality of life improvements, the Board has earmarked the week of May 6 through 10 as "Economic Development Week," a nod to the initiatives first kickstarted by the International Economic Development Council back in 2016. Economic & Workforce Development Director James Smith stood alongside board members in support of this ongoing endeavor. Pinal County's announcement showed Smith with a smile that hinted at the optimism fueling these developmental aspirations.
It doesn't stop there, as the Board's latest session was also about giving a tip of the hat to those in public service. With a modern twist, the supervisors took to selfies to celebrate "Public Service Recognition Week" from May 5 through May 11. The Board evidently relished the chance to stand amongst the county's public service employees, who were in the meeting, receiving a moment of appreciation that was both digital and personal.
The recognitions continued with a salute to the behind-the-scenes heroes of local government during the 55th Annual "Professional Municipal Clerks Week," designated for the same week as Public Service Recognition. The effort to acknowledge the essential contributions of these professionals was palpable in the Board's gesture of gratitude. Kyle Hills, Kelsey Pickard, Clerk of the Board Natasha Kennedy, and Susan Rousseau—who make sure the cogs of county service turn without hitch—were photographed with the Board, leaving an indelible expression of thanks for all to see on the county's website.
These symbolic weeks not only underscore the people's importance to the county machinery, but they resonate with a community's spirit that values the dedication of its workforce. It serves as a reminder that each role, whether in fostering economic growth or in clerical diligence, contributes a unique verse to the greater narrative of Pinal County's success and stability.
