🌱 Half A Billion For Border Security + Yuma Property Tax Increase

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Yuma Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things going on these days in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 107 Low: 76.

Here are the top three stories today in Yuma:

1. The proposed Arizona state budget would provide over half of a billion for border security. $355 million of the proposed funds would be used for fencing with the rest of the funds beings used toward various border issues such as prosecutors and sheriffs. The Governor's spokesperson noted that the funds would be used to shore up Yuma's border gaps. (Axios Phoenix)
2. Yuma County has proposed a significant increase in property taxes. The increase is reportedly due to an increase in the statewide levy tax. There will be a public hearing to discuss the increase on Jun. 20 at the Board of Supervisor's Auditorium at 9:00 a.m. (KYMA)
3. The weather is blistering hot but there is some relief in Yuma for those that need it. The Salvation Army is providing assistance at the Yuma Corps on W. Catalina Dr. The location is providing indoor cooling and hydration. Click the following link for a full list of Salvation Army cooling sites throughout the state. (12 News)

Today in Yuma:

• June 2022 Good Morning, Yuma! At The Yuma Chamber of Commerce (6:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The 928 Night Market will be two nights a week through Jul. 2. Market guests will be able to browse local food, clothes, and crafts from over 100 different vendors. The market is on Fridays and Saturdays at 2520 E 32nd Street from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (Visit Yuma via Facebook)
• The City of Yuma is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. Click to apply. (City of Yuma Government via Facebook)
• The Humane Society of Yuma is asking the public for donations. The shelter needs towels and blankets. Donations can be dropped off at the shelter. (Humane Society of Yuma via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.