Published on October 12, 2021
Two proclamations and an award were issued during last week's regular City Council meeting. Mayor Price was joined by members of theMaricopa Fire/Medical Department and the Maricopa Community Emergency Response Team (CERT_ +andissued a proclamation stating that October 3 through 9 would now be recognized as Fire Prevention Week in the city of Maricopa. Peggy Chapados, representing Maricopa seniors, spoke afterwards to announce the founding of a brand new charity called Maricopa Firefighters Charities and donated four laryngoscopesto Maricopa Fire/Medial to assist them in serving the community.These potentially life-saving devices allow responders to quickly examine inside a patient’s throat to discover breathing problems and identify blockage.
Next, Mayor Price was joined by volunteers with the Maricopa Police Department Victim Services Unit and Family Advocacy Center who assisted 488 distinct victims of domestic and family violence in 2019 within the city of Maricopa. He proclaimed that October 2021 would be Domestic Violence Awareness Month within the city of Maricopa. And finally, Council recognized Bret Roberts, member of the Arizona House of Representatives, for all of his efforts and advocacy for the city of Maricopa which includes securing funding for one of the most anticipated projects within the community, an overpass on Riggs Road and SR 347 which will greatly improve the infrastructure getting in and out of the city of Maricopa. City Council awarded Roberts a key to the city of Maricopa in recognition of everything that he's done. "It's been a pleasure serving Maricopa over the last 7 years," said Roberts. "I want to say thank you to everyone for all of their efforts in getting the overpass funded. It was a much needed improvement and I look forward to the day when it officially opens."