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Welcome to the official podcast of the City of Sierra Vista. In this podcast we will cover a wide variety of topics associated with your local government and of importance to Sierra Vista residents. As its name suggests, we invite citizens to join the conversation by asking questions, providing comments, and suggesting topics important to them at pod@SierraVistaAZ.gov.
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Friday Oct 01, 2021
Friday Oct 01, 2021
Sierra Vista Police Department Public Information Officer Cpl. Scott Borgstadt joins us in this episode to discuss the launch of Better Bucks of Sierra Vista. Modeled after a voucher program in Flagstaff, Better Bucks of Sierra Vista offers a way to help people in need without enabling issues like substance abuse. Individuals or groups can purchase Better Bucks that can be provided to people in need and redeemed for living essentials at participating merchants. Look for the Better Bucks of Sierra Vista booth at Art in the Park this weekend to purchase the first vouchers. They will also be available at City Hall and the Sierra Vista Public Library. Scott also highlights some of the police department’s upcoming events and shares why the department is glowing purple in October. Learn more about Better Bucks of Sierra Vista at https://betterbuckssierravista.org.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Interview begins (01:07)
- How Better Bucks got started and why it's a good fit for Sierra Vista. (01:17)
- How Sierra Vista Police engages with people camping on city, state, or private property. (02:44)
- Who runs Better Bucks of Sierra Vista? (05:13)
- What can be purchased with Better Bucks? (08:02)
- Where can people redeem Better Bucks? (08:48)
- Is there some education with the merchants you've been doing? (09:03)
- What was the non profit that started Better Bucks in Flagstaff? (10:16)
- How are the Better Bucks booklets used? (10:44)
- Are there spending limits for Better Bucks? (11:32)
- Panhandling is legal in Arizona. (13:46)
- How do people buy Better Bucks (15:45)
- Better Bucks will be available at Art in the Park this weekend. (16:22)
- How the Nancy J. Brua Animal Care Center is participating in the Better Bucks program. (17:00)
- Fall is a busy event season for the Sierra Vista Police Department. Scott shares what people can look forward to in the next month or so. (19:40)
- National Night Out (19:52)
- Child Identification Program (CHIP) event (21:32)
- 15th Annual Bearcat Pull for Special Olympics (23:07)
- Sierra Vista Faith & Blue (24:57)
- October is domestic violence awareness month (26:44)
- Signing off and Outro (29:17)
Local citizens are encouraged to join the conversation by asking questions, offering comments, and suggesting future topics. To share your thoughts, email Pod@SierraVistaAZ.gov.
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