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City of Nogales www.cityofnogales.net
The City of Nogales is dedicated to delivering responsive services that address our community's diverse needs. We accomplish this through fiscal discipline, a dedication to continuous improvement, and excellent customer service. 777 N Grand Avenue Nogales, AZ 85621; (520) 287- 6571.
City Government Officials
Mayor: Albert Kramer
City Council: Vice-Mayor Olga Valdez, Councilman Ignacia Barraza, Councilman Jose De La Ossa, Councilman Jeff Gudenkauf, Councilman John Jackson, Councilman Armando Lopez
City Manager: Jaime Fontes
Santa Cruz County, Arizona www.co.santa-cruz.az.us
The Santa Cruz County government is committed to managing smart growth, encouraging a healthy business climate, training our workforce, educating students of all ages, and developing an over-arching vision that recognizes the uniqueness of the community. 2150 N Congress Drive, Nogales, AZ 85621; (520) 375-7800
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
District 1: Manny Ruiz, Vice Chairman
District 2: Robert Damon, Chairman
District 3: John Maynard
County Manager
Greg Lucero, 520-375-7810
Administrative Services
Jennifer St. John, 520-375-7820
Assessor
Felipe Fuentes, 520-375-8030
Community Development
Planning Division Director: Mary Dahl, 520-375-7930
County Attorney
George Silva, 520-375-7780
Health & Human Services
Director: Carlos Rivera, 520-375-7812
Workforce Development Director: Nils Urman, 520-375-7670
Public Fiduciary: Rita Luz Ashford, 520-375-7960
Public Works
Director: Victor Gabilondo, 520-375-7830
Recorder
Suzie Sainz, 520-375-7990
Sheriff
Tony Estrada ,520-761-7869
Treasurer
Caesar Ramirez ,520-375-7980
Greater Nogales and Santa Cruz County Port Authority (GNSCCPA)
The mission of the newly created Port Authority is to coordinate and focus the efforts and resources of private industry and local government with the purpose of making the international ports of entry located in Santa Cruz County the most efficient and effective of all the ports on the U.S. Mexico border in an effort to enhance international trade, economic development, and tourism.
Comprised of members from local industries, Santa Cruz County, and the City of Nogales, the Port Authority, a 501(c) (6) non-profit organization, is working to obtain state and federal support in an effort to meet three main objectives:
· improve local port facilities
· streamline the crossing process at the border
· enhance economic development in the Santa Cruz County region
Here’s a quick look at the facts:
· Nogales is a significant international trading hub. Nogales is positioned at the core of the CANAMEX trade corridor connecting Western Canada with Mexico’s Pacific Coast and Mexico City. In 2003, 4.1 million vehicles, both commercial and noncommercial, crossed from Nogales into Arizona.
· The Mariposa Port of Entry in Nogales is one of the largest ports of entry for fruit and vegetables in the U.S. For the calendar year 2003, total U.S. imports of fresh produce grown in Mexico were roughly 8.1 billion pounds valued at more than $3 billion. The majority, around 4 billion pounds, entered through Nogales.
· Thousands of jobs depend on our ports. Economic activity associated with the Mexican produce industry is the single largest private-sector employer in Nogales and Santa Cruz County. Twelve thousand jobs in Arizona and thousands more across the U.S. depend on the function of the Mariposa Port and the entire trade-flow process.
For more information, Martha Rascon at 520.287.2707.
Government Links:
Santa Cruz County www.co.santa-cruz.az.us/
City of Nogales www.cityofnogales.net
Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) www.hud.gov
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usdahome |
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